People of 3 John
Every person who appears in the book of 3 John, ordered by how often they are mentioned there.
6 profiles tagged People of 3 John.
Demetrius
Christian messenger praised by the Apostle John for his integrity and good report
A faithful Christian praised by the Apostle John as a man of integrity, likely serving as a traveling messenger for the early church missions.
Diotrephes
Local church leader who pridefully rejected the Apostle John's authority and excommunicated faithful believers
An early church official condemned by the Apostle John for his prideful self-exaltation and refusal to welcome traveling missionaries.
Gaius, Recipient of 3 John
Recipient of the Third Epistle of John who was loved in the truth
A beloved early Christian leader and friend of the Apostle John, known for his commitment to walking in the truth.
The Brothers
Traveling missionaries associated with the Elder who were given testimony of their faithfulness
A collective of traveling missionaries and emissaries within the Johannine community recognized for their faithful service to the Truth.
The Friends (Johannine Network)
Network of early Christians who supported the Apostle John and practiced radical hospitality
A network of early Christian believers linked to the Elder Gaius and the Apostle John, representing a model of communal hospitality and shared theological identity.
Gaius
Christian host commended by the Apostle John for his hospitality and faithfulness to the truth
A beloved early Christian leader and host to the church, recognized for his hospitality and faithfulness in the Third Epistle of John.