Beloved, I pray above all things that you may prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers.

For I rejoiced greatly when the brethren came and testified to the truth that is in you, even as you walk in the truth.

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in the truth.

We, there fore, ought to receive such, that we may be fellow-helpers to the truth.

Beloved, do not imitate that which is evil, but that which is good. He that does good is of God: he that does evil has not seen God.

A good report is given of Demetrius by all, and by the truth itself: and we also give our testimony, and you know that our testimony is true.

{ But I trust that I shall shortly see you, and we will speak mouth to mouth. Peace be to you. Our friends here salute you. Salute our friends with you by name.}