Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.

Dear friend, it is loyal of you to do anything you can for the brothers, especially as they are strangers;

Who have given witness to the church of your love for them: and you will do well to send them on their way well cared for, as is right for servants of God:

So it is right for us to take in such men as guests, so that we may take our part in the work of the true faith.

So if I come, I will keep in mind the things he does, talking against us with evil words: and as if this was not enough, he does not take the brothers into his house, and those who are ready to take them in, he keeps from doing so, putting them out of the church if they do.

because I hope to see you soon, and [then] we can speak face to face. {\i 3Jo 1:15} (\i May there be peace in your lives. Our friends [here] send you their greetings. [I ask that you also] greet each of our friends [there] by name.}