3 John 1:1-8 - Encouragement For Gaius
1 To his dear friend Gaius, whom he sincerely loves, From the Officer of the Church.
2 Dear friend, I pray that all may be well with you and that you may have good health--I know that all is well with your soul. 3 For it was a great joy to me, when some Brothers came and testified to your fidelity to the Truth--I know that your own life is guided by the Truth. 4 Nothing gives me greater pleasure than to hear from time to time that the lives of my Children are guided by the Truth.
5 Dear friend, whatever you do for our Brothers is done in a Christian spirit--even when they are strangers to you. 6 They themselves have testified before the Church to your love; and you will do well to help them on their way in a manner worthy of the service of God. 7 For it was on behalf of the Name that they left their homes, and refused to take anything from the Gentiles. 8 We, therefore, ought to give such people a hearty welcome, and so take our share in their work for the Truth.