Even if elderly John did not introduce Gaius to the truth, the apostle’s advanced age, Christian maturity, and fatherly affection made it fitting that this apparently younger man be viewed as one of John’s spiritual children.
Isegi kui eakas Johannes ei toonud Gaajust tõe juurde, peeti apostli kõrge ea, kristliku küpsuse ja isaliku kiindumuse tõttu temast arvatavasti nooremat Gaajust sobivalt Johannese vaimseks lapseks.