We, there fore, ought to receive such, that we may be fellow-helpers to the truth.

I sent a letter to the church, but Diotrephes, whose desire is ever to have the first place among them, will not have us there.

For this reason, if I come, I shall not forget his conduct, nor his idle and mischievous talk against us. And he does not stop there: he not only will not receive the brethren, but those who desire to do this he hinders, and excludes them from the Church.

I hope to see you soon, and we will talk face to face. Peace to you. The friends here send their greetings. Greet the friends there by name.

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