I have no greater joy than to hear of my children living in the Truth.

they have testified to your love before the church. Pray speed them on their journey worthily of God;

they have started out for his sake and declined to take anything from pagans;

I have written to the church; only, Diotrephes, who likes to take the lead among them, repudiates me.

I am hoping to see you soon, and we will have a talk. [15] Peace to you! The friends salute you: salute the friends one by one.