A Visual Guide to 3 John

Bondservants of Jesus Christ

Readers who want a clear overview of 3 John

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3 John is short, pastoral, and highly focused on truth, hospitality, and support for faithful ministry workers.

A book map helps readers see how John moves from greeting and commendation to warning and encouragement around hospitality and mission.

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Book-level charts that help readers see how each book is structured.

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Chart: 3 John at a Glance

Section	Main emphasis	What it shows
3 John 1-4	Greeting and joy in truth	John rejoices when believers walk in truth and faithfulness
3 John 5-8	Hospitality and support	The church should support faithful workers in a manner worthy of God
3 John 9-10	Warning against self-seeking leadership	Truth and humble service matter more than control or recognition
3 John 11-15	Imitate what is good	The letter closes by calling readers to follow what is faithful and true