Summary:
"The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 71: 3 John" is a religious text that forms part of the Christian scripture, specifically the New Testament. The Douay-Rheims version was translated from the Latin Vulgate and is a work that took shape in the late 16th to early 17th century. This particular book is a short epistle, or letter, attributed to St. John and focuses on Christian teachings regarding truth, charity, and church leadership. In this letter, St. John addresses a man named Gaius, commending him for his faithfulness and charity towards fellow believers and strangers alike. He contrasts Gaius with Diotrephes, who is portrayed as a self-serving leader within the church, rejecting the authority of the apostles. St. John encourages Gaius to continue supporting those who work for the truth and provides a positive reference to Demetrius, who is held in good esteem. Ultimately, the letter emphasizes the importance of walking in truth and doing good as fundamental principles of Christian life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)