To whom is the third epistle of John specifically addressed?

Gaius. The elder writes 'unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.' (3 John 1:1, KJV)

What does the author wish for Gaius above all things?

That he may prosper and be in health. John wishes that Gaius may prosper and be in health, even as his soul prospereth. (3 John 1:2, KJV)

What caused the author to rejoice greatly when the brethren came?

They testified of the truth that was in Gaius. John rejoiced when brethren testified of the truth that was in Gaius. (3 John 1:3, KJV)

John states he has no greater joy than to hear that his children do what?

Walk in truth. John writes, 'I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.' (3 John 1:4, KJV)

According to the text, how does Gaius deal with the brethren and strangers?

Faithfully. The elder commends Gaius, saying 'thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers.' (3 John 1:5, KJV)

For whose sake did the brethren go forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles?

For his name's sake. They went forth 'for his name's sake,' refusing support from the Gentiles. (3 John 1:7, KJV)

Who is described as loving to have the preeminence among the church members?

Diotrephes. Diotrephes is rebuked because he 'loveth to have the preeminence among them.' (3 John 1:9, KJV)

What does Diotrephes do to those who wish to receive the brethren?

He forbids them and casts them out of the church. He not only refuses the brethren but 'forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.' (3 John 1:10, KJV)

Who has a 'good report of all men, and of the truth itself'?

Demetrius. Demetrius is commended for having a good report of all men. (3 John 1:12, KJV)

Why did the author not want to write more with ink and pen?

He trusted to see Gaius shortly and speak face to face. John preferred to speak 'face to face' rather than continue writing with pen and ink. (3 John 1:13, KJV)

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Q1. To whom is the third epistle of John specifically addressed?
A: Gaius — 3 John 1:1
Q2. What does the author wish for Gaius above all things?
A: That he may prosper and be in health — 3 John 1:2
Q3. What caused the author to rejoice greatly when the brethren came?
A: They testified of the truth that was in Gaius — 3 John 1:3
Q4. John states he has no greater joy than to hear that his children do what?
A: Walk in truth — 3 John 1:4
Q5. According to the text, how does Gaius deal with the brethren and strangers?
A: Faithfully — 3 John 1:5
Q6. For whose sake did the brethren go forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles?
A: For his name's sake — 3 John 1:7
Q7. Who is described as loving to have the preeminence among the church members?
A: Diotrephes — 3 John 1:9
Q8. What does Diotrephes do to those who wish to receive the brethren?
A: He forbids them and casts them out of the church — 3 John 1:10
Q9. Who has a 'good report of all men, and of the truth itself'?
A: Demetrius — 3 John 1:12
Q10. Why did the author not want to write more with ink and pen?
A: He trusted to see Gaius shortly and speak face to face — 3 John 1:13