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

Therefore, we ought to support such people so that we can become genuine helpers with them.

Demetrius has received a good report from everyone, including the truth itself. We, too, can testify to this report, and you know that our testimony is true.

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.}