The Elder to the chosen lady and her children, whom I truly love, and not only I but all who know the truth,

And now I beg you, my lady, not as though I were writing you a new command, but one which we had from the beginning, that we continue to love one another.

Look out for yourselves, so as not to lose what we have worked for, but so as to get your full reward.

Though I have much to write you, I do not choose to do so with paper and ink, but I hope to come to see you and talk with you face to face, so that your happiness may be complete,