[1] The
ancient to the dearly beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth.
[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] I was
exceedingly glad when the brethren came and gave testimony to the truth
in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.
[4] I have
no
greater grace than this, to hear that my children walk in truth.
[9] I had
written perhaps to the church: but
Diotrephes, who loveth to
have the pre-eminence among them, doth not receive us.
[10] For
this cause, if I come, I will advertise his works which he doth, with
malicious words prating against us. And as if these things were not
enough for him, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and them
that do receive them he forbiddeth, and casteth out of the church.
[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.
[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.
[13] I had
many things to write unto thee: but I would not by ink and pen write to
thee.
[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.