The Book of 3 John — Gaius, Diotrephes and Demetrius Quiz Flashcards

#1

To whom does John address the letter of 3 John?

📖 3 John 1:1

#2

What specific virtue does John praise Gaius for in 3 John?

📖 3 John 1:5-6

#3

What negative character trait does John attribute to Diotrephes?

📖 3 John 1:9

#4

What does Diotrephes refuse to do regarding John's missionaries?

📖 3 John 1:9-10

#5

Who is commended as having a good testimony from everyone in 3 John?

📖 3 John 1:12

#6

What does John wish for Gaius in the closing of his letter?

📖 3 John 1:2

#7

According to 3 John, what is Diotrephes accused of doing to John?

📖 3 John 1:10

#8

How does John describe the length and tone of his closing remarks in 3 John?

📖 3 John 1:13

#2

His hospitality to traveling missionaries

John commends Gaius for his faithful practice of showing hospitality to traveling missionaries, describing it as a faithful deed (3 John 1:5-6).

3 John 1:5-6

#1

Gaius

John writes 3 John directly to Gaius, commending him for his faithfulness and support of traveling missionaries (3 John 1:1).

3 John 1:1

#4

Greet them with hospitality

Diotrephes refuses to welcome the traveling missionaries and spreads malicious accusations against John, rejecting both the missionaries and John's authority (3 John 1:9-10).

3 John 1:9-10

#3

A love of preeminence or leadership

John criticizes Diotrephes for loving to have preeminence (first place) in the church, indicating a prideful desire for personal authority (3 John 1:9).

3 John 1:9

#6

Health and material prosperity

John closes his letter wishing that Gaius prospers in all respects and enjoys good health, even as his soul is prospering (3 John 1:2).

3 John 1:2

#5

Demetrius

Demetrius receives a positive commendation, with John noting that he is well-spoken of by everyone and has the truth as his support (3 John 1:12).

3 John 1:12

#8

He writes briefly, hoping to see Gaius face-to-face soon

John indicates he has much to write but prefers not to do so with ink and pen, hoping to see Gaius in person and speak directly (3 John 1:13).

3 John 1:13

#7

Speaking malicious nonsense against him

John states that Diotrephes spreads malicious accusations and words against him, refusing to acknowledge John's authority (3 John 1:10).

3 John 1:10

#9

What does John encourage Gaius to imitate according to 3 John?

📖 3 John 1:11

#10

In 3 John, what is the primary concern that John addresses in the church?

📖 3 John 1:5-10

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#10

The treatment and support of traveling missionaries and leaders

3 John centers on practical church matters: Gaius's faithful hospitality to missionaries contrasts with Diotrephes's refusal to welcome them, revealing tensions over leadership and support for traveling Christian workers (3 John 1:5-10).

3 John 1:5-10

#9

What is good, not what is evil

John counsels Gaius to imitate what is good, not what is evil, connecting this to the examples of Demetrius (good) and Diotrephes (evil) in the letter (3 John 1:11).

3 John 1:11

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