From the elder, to Gaius my dear brother, whom I love in truth.

Therefore we ought to support such people, so that we become coworkers in cooperation with the truth.

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.

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

For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified to your truth, just as you are living according to the truth.

I have no greater joy than this: to hear that my children are living according to the truth.

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

Therefore, if I come, I will call attention to the deeds he is doing – the bringing of unjustified charges against us with evil words! And not being content with that, he not only refuses to welcome the brothers himself, but hinders the people who want to do so and throws them out of the church!

I have many things to write to you, but I do not wish to write to you with pen and ink.

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.