The elder to Gaius the beloved, whom I love in truth.

Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be healthy, even as your soul prospers. For I rejoiced greatly when brothers came and testified about your truth, even as you walk in truth. Particularly in the love to brothers and especially to friends. Diotrephes unjustly accuses us with wicked words. Not content with this, neither does he himself receive the brothers, and those who would. Demetrius has the testimony of all, and of the truth itself. We also testify in truth. Peace be with you. The friends greet you each by name.