3 John 1

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1. 1From the elder, to my dear friend Gaius, whom I love in the truth.
2. 2Dear friend, I wish above all things that you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul is doing well.
3. 3It brought me great joy when the brothers came and testified about the truth that is in you, as you walk in the truth.
4. 4Nothing makes me happier than hearing that my children are walking in the truth.
5. 5Dear friend, you are being faithful in everything you do for the brothers, and for those who are strangers.
6. 6They have spoken about your love in front of the church. You would do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God.
7. 7Because they went out for his name's sake, taking nothing from the Gentiles.
8. 8So we ought to welcome people like them, so that we become fellow workers for the truth.
9. 9I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to have the first place among them, does not accept us.
10. 10So if I come, I will remember what he has been doing, speaking against us with malicious words. And not content with that, he himself does not welcome the brothers, and he forbids those who would, and casts them out of the church.
11. 11Dear friend, don't imitate what is evil — imitate what is good. Whoever does good is from God. Whoever does evil has not seen God.
12. 12Everyone speaks well of Demetrius, and the truth itself backs him up. We also vouch for him, and you know that our testimony is true.
13. 13I have so much more to say to you, but I'd rather not put it all down with ink and pen.
14. 14I hope to see you soon, and then we'll talk face to face. Peace be to you. Our friends here send their greetings. Please greet each of our friends there by name.