Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(lord). (1) Of Macedonia, a friend of Paul (Acts 19:29). (2) Of Derbe, co-worker with Paul (Acts 20:4). (3) Of Corinth, baptized by Paul (Rom. 16:23; 1 Cor. 1:14). (4) John’s third epistle addressed to Gaius.
Concise Bible Dictionary:
1. Christian of Macedonia, and companion of Paul. He with Aristarchus was seized and carried into the theater during the uproar at Ephesus (Acts 19:29).
2. Convert of Derbe in Lycaonia, and companion of Paul (Acts 20:4).
3. Christian at Corinth whom Paul baptized and who was his “host” and of the whole church (Rom. 16:23; 1 Cor. 1:14).
4. Convert of John, whose walk in the truth and in love was commended by the apostle, and to whom he addressed his third Epistle (3 John 1:1).
Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:
Meaning:
of Latin origin; Gaius (i.e. Caius), a Christian
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
I am glad; I rejoice; the Lord:―a common Roman first name, Rom. 16:23. {Laetor; gaudeo}