and they have testified before the church of your love and friendship. You will do well to [assist them and] send them on their way in a manner worthy of God.

Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but [imitate] what is good. The one who practices good [exhibiting godly character, moral courage and personal integrity] is of God; the one who practices [or permits or tolerates] evil has not seen God [he has no personal experience with Him and does not know Him at all].

Peace be to you. The friends [here] greet you. Greet the friends [personally] by name.