I, a ruler in the church, send word to the well loved Gaius, for whom I have true love.

I have no greater joy than to have news that my children are walking in the true way.

Who have given witness to the church of your love for them: and you will do well to send them on their way well cared for, as is right for servants of God:

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.

But I am hoping to see you in a short time, and to have talk with you face to face. May you have peace. Your friends here send you their love. Give my love to our friends by name.