I have no greater joy than this, to hear that my children are passing their lives in the truth.

They have borne testimony to your love before the church. You will do well to speed them on their way worthily of God;

since for the sake of the Name they have started out, taking nothing from the Gentiles.

I have written somewhat to the church; but Diotrephes, who love to take the lead among them, does not receive me.

I have a great deal to write to you, but I do not want to write you with pen and ink.