So, if I come, I will remind you of what he is doing, how with malicious insinuations he is talking about me. Not content with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers himself, he interferes with those who want to do so, and tries to put them out of the church.

For they have started out for His name's sake and so accept nothing from the heathen,

for I hope immediately to see you, and so we shall speak face to face. Salute the friends by name.

We, therefore, ought to give such people a hearty welcome, and so take our share in their work for the Truth.

All men bear testimony to Demetrius, and so does the truth itself. I also bear testimony to him; and you know that my testimony is true.