John closes the letter by telling people that those who are from God do good and those who do evil have not seen God. He also tells them not to imitate evil.

John tells Gaius to support these brothers who were persecuted. Then John talks about Diotrephes. He was a leader in a church in Asia Minor but was opposed to John. He forbid people to give to the brothers who were strangers.

Gaius and the church have been ministering to the needs of the brethren who were strangers to them. These believers were suffering from persecution and had lost everything.

John talks about the good report he has received about Gaius. Gaius was walking in the truth and was faithful in accomplishing things in the brethren.

This is the introduction to third John. John is writing a letter to Gaius. John prays for Gaius that he would prosper and be in good health as his soul prospers

John teaches us how to treat deceivers. Don't let them in your house, do not greet them.

Watch out for deceivers, they are trying to take your reward by adding to the teachings of Christ.

There are many deceivers that are in the world. The most dangerous deception is that which is sprinkle with truth. Jesus is coming again in the flesh!

John tells us the this lady's children are walking in truth. Then he gives her a commandment. Love one another.

John speaks of truth. He loves this lady in truth, others love her in truth and the truth is in her and with us. Truth is important