[1] The elder to Gaius the beloved, whom I love in truth. [2] Beloved, I
pray that you may prosper in all things and be healthy, even as your soul
prospers. [3] For I rejoiced greatly, when brothers came and testified
about your truth, even as you walk in truth. [4] I have no greater joy than
this, to hear about my children walking in truth. [5] Beloved, you do a
faithful work in whatever you accomplish for those who are brothers and
strangers. [6] They have testified about your love before the assembly. You
will do well to send them forward on their journey in a manner worthy of
God, [7] because for the sake of the Name they went out, taking nothing
from the Gentiles. [8] We therefore ought to receive such, that we may be
fellow workers for the truth. [9] I wrote to the assembly, but Diotrephes,
who loves to be first among them, doesn`t accept what we say. [10]
Therefore, if I come, I will call attention to his deeds which he does,
unjustly accusing us with wicked words. Not content with this, neither does
he himself receive the brothers, and those who would, he forbids and throws
out of the assembly. [11] Beloved, don`t imitate that which is evil, but
that which is good. He who does good is of God. He who does evil hasn`t
seen God. [12] Demetrius has the testimony of all, and of the truth itself;
yes, we also testify, and you know that our testimony is true. [13] I had
many things to write to you, but I am unwilling to write to you with ink
and pen; [14] but I hope to see you soon, and we will speak face to face.
Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends by name.
