# Introduction to 3 John

### Outline of the Book of 3 John

1. Introduction (1:1)
1. Encouragement and instructions to show hospitality (1:2-8)
1. Diotrephes and Demetrius (1:9-12)
1. Conclusion (1:13-14)

### Who wrote the Book of 3 John?

The letter does not give the name of the author. The author only identified himself as "the elder" (1:1), but was probably written by the Apostle John near the end of his life.

### What is the Book of 3 John about?

John wrote this letter to a believer named Gaius. He instructed Gaius to be hospitable to fellow believers who were traveling through his area.