The elder to the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all those who know the truth,

And now I beseech thee, lady, not as writing a new commandment to thee, but what we had from the beginning, that we would love each other.

Watch yourselves, so that we may not lose what we have wrought, but may receive a full reward.

Having many things, I did not want to write to you by paper and ink, but I hope to come to you, and to speak mouth to mouth, so that our joy may be filled.