How long does it take to read the book of 3 John?
About 1 minute if you read it silently. Out loud it's about 2 minutes, and an audio Bible takes about 2 minutes. 3 John is a single chapter of 14 verses and 309 words.
- Silently
- 1 min
- Out loud
- 2 min
- Listening
- 2 min
About 3 John
Third John is a short, personal letter praising Gaius for welcoming traveling teachers and warning about Diotrephes, who loved being first.
The 64th of the Bible's 66 books, in the New Testament (General letters).
A tip for reading it
Read it as a glimpse of everyday church life, and ask who you could encourage.
Plan your reading of 3 John
Short enough for one sitting. You can also plan a bigger reading from here.
How will you read it?
3 John is a single chapter. It takes about 1 minute to read silently, so one sitting is plenty.
Questions about 3 John
How long does it take to read 3 John out loud?
About 2 minutes at a comfortable reading-aloud pace. Listening to an audio Bible, it takes about 2 minutes.
How many chapters are in 3 John?
3 John is a single chapter of 14 verses, 309 words in the Berean Standard Bible.
Can I read 3 John in one sitting?
Yes. At about 1 minute, 3 John fits in one sitting, and reading a book straight through is a good way to see its whole message.
What is 3 John about?
Third John is a short, personal letter praising Gaius for welcoming traveling teachers and warning about Diotrephes, who loved being first.