1 The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. KJRV — 3John 1:1
2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. KJRV — 3John 1:2
3 For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. KJRV — 3John 1:3
4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. KJRV — 3John 1:4
5 Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers; (Matthew 25:35; Hebrews 13:2) KJRV — 3John 1:5
6 Which have borne witness of thy charity (1 Corinthians 8:1; 1 Corinthians 13:1; Ephesians 5:2; 1 Thessalonians 3:6; 2 Thessalonians 1:3; 1 Timothy 2:15; 1 Timothy 4:12; 2 Timothy 2:22; 2 Timothy 3:10; 2 Peter 1:7; Jude 1:12; Revelation 2:19) before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well: KJRV — 3John 1:6
7 Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles. KJRV — 3John 1:7
8 We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth. KJRV — 3John 1:8
9 I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. KJRV — 3John 1:9
10 Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church. KJRV — 3John 1:10
11 Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God. KJRV — 3John 1:11
12 Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true. KJRV — 3John 1:12
13 I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee: KJRV — 3John 1:13
14 But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee. Greet the friends by name. KJRV — 3John 1:14