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.

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.}

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