I, a ruler in the church, send word to the well loved Gaius, for whom I have true love.

For I was very happy when some of the brothers came and told me that you are being [faithful] to the truth [i.e., the word of God], and that you are living according to it, [as well].

Beloved, whatsoever faithful deed thou mayest do to the brethren, thou art also dispensing to the strangers,

Every one has always had a good word for Demetrius, and the Truth itself speaks for him. Yes, and we also add our good word, and you know that what we say about him is true.