1. From the Elder.To my dear friend Gaius, whom I love in the truth:
2. My dear friend, I know your soul is doing fine, and I pray that you are doing well in every way and that your health is good.
3. I was very happy when some brothers and sisters came and told me about the truth in your life and how you are following the way of truth.
4. Nothing gives me greater joy than to hear that my children are following the way of truth.
5. My dear friend, it is good that you help the brothers and sisters, even those you do not know.
6. They told the church about your love. Please help them to continue their trip in a way worthy of God.
7. They started out in service to Christ, and they have been accepting nothing from nonbelievers.
8. So we should help such people; when we do, we share in their work for the truth.
9. I wrote something to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be their leader, will not listen to us.