3 John 1
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1The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth. 2Beloved, I desire that in all things thou shouldest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospers.
3For I rejoiced exceedingly when the brethren came and bore testimony to thy holding fast the truth, even as thou walkest in truth. 4I have no greater joy than these things that I hear of my children walking in the truth. 5Beloved, thou doest faithfully in whatever thou mayest have wrought towards the brethren and that strangers, 6(who have witnessed of thy love before the assembly,) in setting forward whom on their journey worthily of God, thou wilt do well; 7for for the name have they gone forth, taking nothing of those of the nations. 8We therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow-workers with the truth.
9I wrote something to the assembly; but Diotrephes, who loves to have the first place among them, receives us not. 10For this reason, if I come, I will bring to remembrance his works which he does, babbling against us with wicked words; and not content with these, neither does he himself receive the brethren; and those who would he prevents, and casts them out of the assembly. 11Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. He that does good is of God. He that does evil has not seen God.
12Demetrius has witness borne to him by all, and by the truth itself; and we also bear witness, and thou knowest that our witness is true. 13I had many things to write to thee, but I will not with ink and pen write to thee; 14but I hope soon to see thee, and we will speak mouth to mouth. Peace be to thee. The friends greet thee. Greet the friends by name.
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First published in 1890. This edition is maintained by the British and Foreign Bible Society.
3 John 1
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1This letter comes from the elder#1:1. Usually understood to refer to John, the writer of this letter. to Gaius, my dear friend, whom I love in the truth. 2My friend, I pray most of all that you're doing well and are in good physical health, for I know you're doing well spiritually.
3I was delighted when some fellow-believers arrived and told me about your commitment to the truth, and how you continue living in the truth. 4Nothing makes me happier than to hear how my dear friends are following the truth. 5My friend, you show you are trustworthy in what you're doing by looking after the brothers,#1:5. Christian believers traveling around spreading the good news. even those you don't know. 6They have spoken well about your love in front of the church. Please be so kind as to send them on their journey in a way that God would appreciate, 7for they are traveling in his name, not accepting anything from non-believers.#1:7. Literally, “Gentiles.” 8We ought to support them so we can share together in the truth.
9I did write about this to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves being in charge,#1:9. Literally, “loves to be the first.” refuses to accept our authority. 10So if I do visit, I will make it clear what he's been doing. He's been making malicious accusations against us. Not satisfied with doing that, he refuses to welcome any other brothers. He won't let anyone else welcome them either, and throws those who do so out of the church.
11My friend, don't imitate what is evil, but what is good. Those who do what's good belong to God; those who do evil don't know God.#1:11. Literally, “have not seen God.”
12Everyone speaks well of Demetrius—and the truth does so too! We also speak well of him, and you know we tell the truth. 13I have so much to say to you, but I don't want to do it in writing with pen and ink. 14I hope to see you soon so we can talk face to face. 15May peace be with you! The friends here send their greetings to you. Please personally greet our friends there by name.
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