1 1:1. The Ancient, to the dearly beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth.
2 1:2. Dearly beloved, concerning all things I make it my prayer that thou mayest proceed prosperously and fare well, as thy soul doth prosperously.
3 1:3. I was exceedingly glad when the brethren came and gave testimony to the truth in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.
4 1:4. I have no greater grace than this, to hear that my children walk in truth.
5 1:5. Dearly beloved, thou dost faithfully whatever thou dost for the brethren: and that for strangers,
6 1:6. Who have given testimony to thy charity in the sight of the church. Whom thou shalt do well to bring forward on their way in a manner worthy of God:
7 1:7. Because, for his name they went out, taking nothing of the Gentiles.
8 1:8. We therefore ought to receive such: that we may be fellow helpers of the truth.
9 1:9. I had written perhaps to the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, doth not receive us.
10 1:11. Dearly beloved, follow not that which is evil: but that which is good. He that doth good is of God: he that doth evil hath not seen God.
11 1:12. To Demetrius, testimony is given by all, and by the truth itself: yea and we also give testimony. And thou knowest that our testimony is true.
12 1:13. I had many things to write unto thee: but I would not by ink and pen write to thee.
13 1:14. But I hope speedily to see thee: and we will speak mouth to mouth. Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee. Salute the friends by name.
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