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This is Epistles Sunday and we’ll be reading 3 John.  I’m calling today’s episode “Vital and Integral.” 

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Comments on 3 John

 3 John is addressed to a man named Gaius. There seem to be several men with this name in the Bible, one of whom was baptized by Paul. We don’t really know anything more specific about this Gaius, except that John considered him a dear friend.

John commends Gaius for the good reports he hears about him, and for the fact that he supports those who travel about, preaching the Gospel. It is a good thing to support missionaries and others who are on the front lines, sharing the Gospel. Even though we may not personally go out to preach the Good News, our support for them makes us an important, vital and integral part of the team. 

Then John has a warning against a man named Diotrephes, and good words about one named Demetrius. John says, “Never imitate evil, but imitate good. The person who does good is from God. The person who does evil has never seen God.” 

So we must be aware of those around us, and watch to see what their fruit is.

Today's Bible Translation

Bible translation used in today's episode: Ch. GWT

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STEVE WEBB - 0:00Imitate good.

INTRO S12E354 - 0:09Coming to you from Riverside, California, this is the Lifespring Family Audio Bible. And podcasting since 2004, I'm your OG Godcaster, Steve Webb. This is the daily show where we're reading through the entire Bible in a year. This is Epistle Sunday and we'll be reading 3 John. I'm calling today's episode, "Vital and Integral". The show notes page for today's episode is at lifespringmedia.com/s12e354, and my email address is [email protected]. Are you ready? Let's begin.

3 JOHN (GWT) - 0:423 John. (1) From the church leader.

To my dear friend Gaius, whom I love because we share the truth.

(2) Dear friend, I know that you are spiritually well. I pray that you’re doing well in every other way and that you’re healthy. (3) I was very happy when some believers came and told us that you are living according to the truth. (4) Nothing makes me happier than to hear that my children are living according to the truth.

(5) Dear friend, you are showing your faith in whatever you do for other believers, especially when they’re your guests. (6) These believers have told the congregation about your love. You will do well to support them on their trip ...