>[!Properties]+ Resources >[Gospel Library](https://churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/3-jn/1?lang=eng) | [Citation Index](https://scriptures.byu.edu/#0a401::c0a401) | [Bible Hub](https://biblehub.com/3_john/1.htm) | [Inline JST](https://scripturetoolbox.com/html/ic/3John/1.html) | [Strong's](https://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/3jo/1/1/ss1/) >>[!AI]- AI Context >>The apostle John writes to Gaius, a beloved member of the early Christian church, praising his faithfulness and addressing issues within the church involving members like Diotrephes and Demetrius. > >>[!AI]- AI Child Summary >>A kind man named Gaius got a letter from his friend, who told him how happy he was that Gaius was being good and helping others. He also said to follow good people and not bad ones. > >>[!AI]- AI Summary >>The letter, written by "the elder," is addressed to Gaius, who is praised for his faithfulness and kindness to both fellow believers and strangers. The elder expresses joy at hearing of Gaius's adherence to the truth and encourages him to continue doing good. He warns about Diotrephes, who refuses to welcome them and speaks maliciously, while recommending Demetrius, who has a good reputation. The elder plans to visit soon to talk in person. > >#Gospel/Charity #Gospel/Truth #Gospel/GoodVsEvil ###### 1 1 The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. ###### 2 2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. ###### 3 3 For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. ###### 4 4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. ###### 5 5 Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers; ###### 6 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 7 Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles. ###### 8 8 We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth. ###### 9 9 I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. ###### 10 10 Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church. ###### 11 11 Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God. ###### 12 12 Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true. ###### 13 13 I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee: ###### 14 14 But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee. Greet the friends by name.