Lexical Definition
Γάϊος Gáïos (gah'-ee-os) Gaius N:N-M-P
of Latin origin
Gaius.
- Gaius (i.e. Caius), a Christian
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Γαΐῳ | To Gaius | 3John.1.1 |
Abbott-Smith
Γαῖος, -ου, ὁ (Γάϊος, Rec.),
Gaius, the name of a Christian;
1. of Macedonia: Ac 19:29.
2. Of Derbe: Ac 20:4.
3. Of Corinth: Ro 16:23, I Co 1:14.
4. The one to whom III Ep. Jo is addressed: III Jo 1.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Acts | 19:29 · 20:4 |
| Romans | 16:23 |
| 1 Corinthians | 1:14 |
| 3 John | 1:1 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
γάϊος[ᾱ], α, ον,
Doric dialectfor γήϊος, onland, [Refs 4th c.BC+]; earthy, γ. κόνις [Refs]; of the land, κόγχοι [Refs 5th c.BC+]; παῖς γ. child of earth, terrae filius, of a slave, probably in [Γάϊος παρὰ Ἰταλιώταις καὶ Ταραντίνοις ὁ μίσθιος 12th c.AD: Eustathius Episcopus Thessalonicensis 188.30, compare “Etymologicum Magnum” 223.24)">Refs]; ἄνεμος a land wind, [Refs 5th c.AD+]; also, ={ἐργάτης βοῦς}, [Refs]
__II τὸν γάϊον, ={καταχθόνιον}, probably in [Refs 4th c.BC+]
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Male • Recipient of John's third epistle; commended for his faithfulness.
Man living at the time of the New Testament
Gaius, the recipient of John's third epistle, was commended for his faithfulness to the truth and his hospitality to traveling missionaries.
- A man living at the time of the New Testament, only mentioned at 3Jn.1.1;
- only referred to as Gaius Γάϊος.
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 1:3-4). John specifically praises Gaius for his hospitality towards traveling missionaries, even though they were strangers to him (3 John 1:5-8). 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 1:9-10). 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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