3 John 1

1The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 2Beloved, I wish above all things that you mayest prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospereth. 3For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in you, even as you walkest in the truth. 4I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. 5Beloved, you doest faithfully whatsoever you doest to the brethren, and to strangers; 6Which have borne witness of your charity before the church: whom if you bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, you shall do well: 7Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles. 8We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth. 9I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. 10therefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he does, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither does he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth out of the church. 11Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that does good is of Elohim: but he that does evil has not seen Elohim. 12Demetrius has good report of all , and of the truth itself: yes, and we bear record; and ye know that our record is true. 13I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto you: 14But I trust I shall shortly see you, and we shall speak face to face. 15Peace to you. friends salute you. Greet the friends by name.