[My] dearly loved [friend], I am praying that you will do well in everything [materially ?] and that you will have [good] health, just as your soul [i.e., your spiritual life] is doing well.

They have testified about your love before the church. You will do well to send them forward on their journey in a manner worthy of God,

I have written briefly to the church, but Diotrephes who likes to be their leader will not accept what I say.

Therefore, if I come, I will call attention to his deeds which he does, unjustly accusing us with wicked words. Not content with this, neither does he himself receive the brothers, and those who would, he forbids and throws out of the church.

I have many things to write: But I will not with pen and ink write unto thee.

but I hope to see you soon, and we will speak face to face. Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends by name.