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Gaius (3 John)

The beloved addressee of 3 John, walking in truth, commended for faithful hospitality to the brethren going forth for the sake of the Name (3 Jn 1-8).

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1st century AD
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gaius · 3-john

Gaius (3 John) in Scripture

5 verses use this name, in 4 books. Open a book to read its mentions here. Text: Berean Standard Bible. Names repeat in Scripture, some of these verses may speak of another person called Gaius (3 John).

First namedActs 19:29Soon the whole city was in disarray. They rushed together into the theatre, dragging with them Gaius and Aristarchus, Paul’s traveling companions from Macedonia.Last named3 John 1:1The elder, To the beloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth:

Old TestamentNew Testamentsegment width = share of mentions

New Testament4 books · 5 mentions

Acts2 mentions

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Romans1 mention

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1 Corinthians1 mention

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3 John1 mention

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Named alongside

Other people MannaFest has a page for whose name the text uses in Acts 19, Acts 20, Romans 16, 1 Corinthians 1 and 3 John 1. Each card shows the verse it came from. Scripture reuses names freely, so a page behind a name here may belong to another person who shares it.

TimothyThe young disciple from Lystra, son of a believing Jewish mother and a Greek father, who joined Paul on the second jour…Acts 19:22He sent two of his helpers, Timothy and Erastus, to Macedonia, while he stayed for a time in the province of Asia.
ApollosEloquent, Alexandrian-trained teacher mighty in the Scriptures (Acts 18:24-28), instructed more perfectly by Priscilla…Acts 19:1While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the interior and came to Ephesus. There he found some disciples
ErastusThe city treasurer of Corinth who sent greetings in Romans (16:23) — possibly the official named in a Corinthian paveme…Acts 19:22He sent two of his helpers, Timothy and Erastus, to Macedonia, while he stayed for a time in the province of Asia.
AquilaA Jewish tentmaker of Pontus who, with his wife Priscilla, labored alongside Paul and "laid down their own necks" for h…Romans 16:3Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus,
Diotrephes"Who loveth to have the preeminence" — refused the elder's letter, prated with wicked words, and cast out those who wou…3 John 1:9I have written to the church about this, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not accept our instruction.
PhoebeA deaconess of the church at Cenchreae whom Paul commended, and the likely carrier of the letter to the Romans (Rom 16:…Romans 16:1I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church in Cenchrea.
SosthenesCo-sender of 1 Corinthians (1:1); traditionally identified with the synagogue-ruler beaten before Gallio in Acts 18:17…1 Corinthians 1:1Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes,
StephanasHead of a Corinthian household called the firstfruits of Achaia, baptized by Paul himself; part of the delegation that…1 Corinthians 1:16Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that I do not remember if I baptized anyone else.

Studies that meet Gaius (3 John)

These studies quote a verse that names Gaius (3 John).

The Seven Churches of RevelationActs 19:291 Corinthians — the Study Guide1 Corinthians 1:143 John — the Study Guide3 John 1:1Baptism in the Holy Spirit — the Acts EvidenceActs 19:29The Three Pentecosts — Acts 2, 10 & 19Acts 19:29
Studies working in the same chapters3

These do not quote a verse naming Gaius (3 John); they open other passages in the same chapters.

Elders and DeaconsActs 20Power Made Perfect in Weakness — 2 Corinthians 12:7–101 Corinthians 1Who Wrote the Pastorals? — 1–2 Timothy & TitusRomans 16

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