3 John 1 - Introduction

[1.

Address (3 John 1:1).

2.

Substance (3 John 1:2).

(a)

GOOD WISHES FOR BODILY HEALTH (3 John 1:2).

(b)

HIGH CHARACTER OF GAIUS FOR (a) CONSISTENCY (3 John 1:3); (b) HOSPITALITY (3 John 1:5).

(c)

GENERAL DUTY OF RECEIVING CHRISTIAN TRAVELLERS (3 John 1:8).

(d)

OPPOSITION OF DIOTREPHES TO THE APOSTLE (3 John 1:9).

(e)

EXHORTATION TO GAIUS NOT TO FOLLOW SUCH AN EVIL EXAMPLE (3 John 1:11).

(f)

GENERAL TRUTH: contrast between the followers of good and of evil (3 John 1:12).

(g)

COMMENDATION OF DEMETRIUS, AND APPEAL TO CONFIDENCE (3 John 1:12).

3.

Conclusion (3 John 1:13).]