John describes himself as 'The elder'. The term was borrowed from the Jewish ruling council, the Sanhedrin, where the 72 members were called ‘elders’ - the title previously given to the tribal leaders of Israel in the Old Testament (2 Kings 23:1). Certainly, John was getting old by the time he wrote this letter to Gaius, but he was also a church leader who had spiritual oversight and godly care for this man. Although John was a disciple who had been personally commissioned by Jesus (Mark 3:13-19), he does not assert his apostleship but uses a pastoral title (1 Peter 5:1). John cared for
Welcome
Let God's Word motivate your working day!
The unique verse-by-verse devotional.
Free. Inspiring, transforming, renewing.
The Bible explained and applied.
“I read W@W regularly (though not always on the same day). I have learned a great deal from the teaching. It is especially good because unlike most daily devotions W@W covers whole books of the Bible over a period and in some depth. It is a good reference for Bible study. In groups and for personal study. ”