3 John 1:1-8 - Encouragement For Gaius
1 The PRESBYTER to my dear Gaius, whom I truly love.
2 I wish, my beloved, you may be as prosperous with regard to your health and other circumstances, as in what concerns your soul. 3 For I was greatly pleased when the brethren came and assured me of your fidelity and religious conduct. 4 greater joy I cannot have, than to hear that my children are attach'd to the truth.
5 My dear child, whatever you do in behalf of the brethren, and of those who are strangers, is commendable. 6 they have made a publick declaration of your charity, and you will do well to accompany them in the most effectual manner. 7 for they set out upon account of the gospel, and refus'd to take any thing of the Gentiles. 8 it behoves us to give a kind reception to such, that we may be assistant in promoting the truth.