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

Beloved, above all things I pray that thou mayest prosper, and be in sound health of body, even as thy soul prospereth.

who did testify of thy love before an assembly, whom thou wilt do well, having sent forward worthily 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.

I hope to see you soon, and we will talk face to face.

Peace be with you. The friends send you greetings. Greet the friends by name.

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