Demetrius ¹  has been testified to by all, even by the truth itself. We also testify to him, ²  and you know that our testimony is true.

Dear friend, ¹  you demonstrate faithfulness ²  by whatever you do for the brothers (even though they are strangers).

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. ¹ 

For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified to your truth, just as you are living according to the truth. ¹ 

I have many things to write to you, but I do not wish to write to you with ¹  pen and ink. ² 

Therefore, if I come, ¹  I will call attention to the deeds he is doing ²  – 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!

But I hope to see you right away, and we will speak face to face. ¹  (1:15) Peace be with you. ²  The friends here ³  greet you. Greet the friends ⁴  there ⁵  by name.