Dear friend, do not imitate what is bad but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does what is bad has not seen God.

Dear friend, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, just as it is well with your soul.

Demetrius has been testified to by all, even by the truth itself. We also testify to him, and you know that our testimony is true.

Dear friend, you demonstrate faithfulness by whatever you do for the brothers (even though they are strangers).

But I hope to see you right away, and we will speak face to face. (1:15) Peace be with you. The friends here greet you. Greet the friends there by name.