3 John Bible Quiz
Test your knowledge of the book of 3 John with 10 multiple-choice Bible questions, each with an explanation and the chapter to read.
Who is the recipient of the letter in 3 John?
3 John quiz questions and answers
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1. Who is the recipient of the letter in 3 John?
- A) John
- B) Diotrephes
- C) Jude
- D) Gaius (correct answer)
Answer: Gaius. The letter is addressed to Gaius, commending him for his hospitality. 3 John 1
2. What quality of Gaius is praised in 3 John?
- A) His wisdom
- B) His wealth
- C) His knowledge
- D) His hospitality (correct answer)
Answer: His hospitality. Gaius is commended for his hospitality towards traveling teachers. 3 John 1
3. Who is criticized for not welcoming the author in 3 John?
- A) Diotrephes (correct answer)
- B) Gaius
- C) Titus
- D) Demetrius
Answer: Diotrephes. Diotrephes is rebuked for refusing to welcome the author and others. 3 John 1
4. What does the author wish for Gaius in 3 John?
- A) Prosperity in all things (correct answer)
- B) Long life
- C) Riches
- D) Fame
Answer: Prosperity in all things. The author wishes for Gaius to prosper in all things, as his soul prospers. 3 John 1
5. What does Diotrephes love, according to 3 John?
- A) To teach
- B) To travel
- C) To be humble
- D) To be first (correct answer)
Answer: To be first. Diotrephes is described as loving to be first among them. 3 John 1
6. Who is mentioned as a good testimony in 3 John?
- A) Diotrephes
- B) Demetrius (correct answer)
- C) John
- D) Gaius
Answer: Demetrius. Demetrius is noted for having a good testimony from everyone. 3 John 1
7. What does the author encourage Gaius to do?
- A) Continue in the truth (correct answer)
- B) Travel more
- C) Ignore false teachers
- D) Seek wealth
Answer: Continue in the truth. The author encourages Gaius to continue walking in the truth. 3 John 1
8. What does the author plan to do if he visits Gaius?
- A) Speak against Diotrephes (correct answer)
- B) Reprimand him
- C) Praise him publicly
- D) Bring gifts
Answer: Speak against Diotrephes. The author states he will confront Diotrephes if he visits Gaius. 3 John 1
9. What is the main theme of 3 John?
- A) Hospitality and truth (correct answer)
- B) Prophecy and visions
- C) Leadership and authority
- D) Faith and works
Answer: Hospitality and truth. The main theme revolves around hospitality and walking in truth. 3 John 1
10. What does the author call himself in 3 John?
- A) An elder (correct answer)
- B) A prophet
- C) A servant
- D) An apostle
Answer: An elder. The author identifies himself as an elder in the letter. 3 John 1