1:1The elder to Gaius the beloved,
whom I love in truth.
1:2Beloved, I pray that you may
prosper in all things and be healthy, even as your soul prospers. 1:3For I rejoiced greatly, when
brothers came and testified about your truth, even as you walk in truth.
1:4I have no greater joy than this,
to hear about my children walking in truth.
1:5Beloved, you do a faithful work in
whatever you accomplish for those who are brothers and strangers. 1:6They 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, 1:7because for
the sake of the Name they went out, taking nothing from the Gentiles. 1:8We therefore ought to receive
such, that we may be fellow workers for the truth.
1:9I wrote to the assembly, but
Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, doesn't accept what we say.
1:10Therefore, 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.
1:11Beloved, 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. 1:12Demetrius has the testimony of
all, and of the truth itself; yes, we also testify, and you know that our
testimony is true.
1:13I had many things to write to
you, but I am unwilling to write to you with ink and pen; 1:14but 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.
