In 2nd John we have read of a home which was to be the sanctuary (dwelling place) of truth. In 3rd John we read of the house of Gaius which was to be the “guest-room” of the truth. Gaius was the truth’s “fellow-helper” are we? 2nd John has warnings of whom to keep out. 3rd John welcomes all walking obediently.
V.1-6 What a wonderful home this must have been to visit. All those who walked in the truth felt at ease there.
V.5 Everything he did was done faithfully.
V.7 Is it right for believers to receive money from unbelievers? Here is Scripture’s answer.
V.9-10 Diotrephes loved, but not the truth. Self-love is the opposite of divine love. He was in the assembly of believers, which makes his deeds all the worse.
V.12 Demetrius was a follower of that which was good. It is important for us to have a good report.