3John:1

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* The Elder to the beloved Gaius , whom I love in the truth . * I pray that you may prosper , beloved , in every way , and be in good health , even as your soul is prospering . * For I was glad when brothers came and bore testimony to your truth , as indeed you are passing your life in truth . * I have no greater joy than this , to hear that my children are passing their lives in the truth . * You are acting faithfully , beloved , in whatever you are doing for the brothers and the strangers . * They have borne testimony to your love before the church . You will do well to speed them on their way worthily of God ; * since for the sake of the Name they have started out , taking nothing from the Gentiles . * Hence we ought to support such , so that we may become fellow workers for the truth . * I have written somewhat to the church ; but Diotrephes , who love to take the lead among them , does not receive me . * Do them when I come I will recall to mind the deeds which he is doing , prating against me with wicked words . Not satisfied with that , he refuses to receive the brothers , forbids those that would receive them , and excommunicates them from the church . * Do not imitate what is evil , beloved , but that which is good . He who does good is of God ; he who does evil has never gazed on God . * All men bear testimony to Demetrius , and so does the truth itself . I also bear testimony to him ; and you know that my testimony is true . * I have a great deal to write to you , but I do not want to write you with pen and ink . * I am hoping soon to see you , and then we shall talk face to face . Peace be to you ! The friends send their salutation . Salute the friends by name .

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