Gaius

About Gaius Written by AI

Gaius is the recipient of John's third epistle, a short letter in which the apostle commends him for his faithfulness and hospitality. John addresses Gaius as a dear friend whom he loves in the truth (3 John 1:1). He expresses his joy upon hearing that Gaius is walking in the truth and supporting the work of the gospel (3 John 1:3 to 4). John specifically praises Gaius for his hospitality towards traveling missionaries, even though they were strangers to him (3 John 1:5 to 8). This hospitality was essential for the spread of the gospel, as these missionaries relied on the support of believers like Gaius. John also mentions a certain Diotrephes who was causing problems in the church and refusing to welcome the missionaries (3 John 1:9 to 10). In contrast, John encourages Gaius to continue doing what is good and not to imitate what is evil (3 John 1:11). The letter to Gaius provides insight into the challenges and importance of hospitality and support within the early Christian community.

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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897

This entry is on the name Gaius, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.

(1.) A Macedonian, Paul’s fellow-traveller, and his host at Corinth when he wrote his Epistle to the Romans (16:23). He with his household were baptized by Paul (1 Cor. 1:14). During a heathen outbreak against Paul at Ephesus the mob seized Gaius and Aristarchus because they could not find Paul, and rushed with them into the theatre. Some have identified this Gaius with No. (2).

(2.) A man of Derbe who accompanied Paul into Asia on his last journey to Jerusalem

M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.