III John
Gaius’ Hospitality — III John 1:5–8
Overview
John commends Gaius for showing faithful hospitality to fellow believers and supporting those who serve the truth.
Details
Key KJV PassageIII John 1:8 — “We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.”
Main CharactersJohn, Gaius, traveling brethren, Diotrephes, and Demetrius.
Lesson / ThemeFaithful hospitality supports gospel workers and makes believers fellow helpers to the truth.
Connection to ChristSupporting those who serve the truth reflects love for Christ and His mission.
Memory VerseIII John 1:8.
Discussion QuestionsHow did Gaius show hospitality? Why does John commend supporting faithful workers? What can believers learn from the contrast between Gaius and Diotrephes?
Verse Selections
✎ III John 1:5, 6, 7, 8
4 verses
(5) Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;
(6) Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well:
(7) Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.
(8) We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.