3 John

3John 1

1 The elder unto Gaius the beloved, whom I love in truth.ERV — 3John 1:1

2 Beloved, I pray that in all things thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.ERV — 3John 1:2

3 For I rejoiced greatly, when brethren came and bare witness unto thy truth, even as thou walkest in truth.ERV — 3John 1:3

4 Greater joy have I none than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth.ERV — 3John 1:4

5 Beloved, thou doest a faithful work in whatsoever thou doest toward them that are brethren and strangers withal;ERV — 3John 1:5

6 who bare witness to thy love before the church: whom thou wilt do well to set forward on their journey worthily of God:ERV — 3John 1:6

7 because that for the sake of the Name they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.ERV — 3John 1:7

8 We therefore ought to welcome such, that we may be fellow-workers with the truth.ERV — 3John 1:8

9 I wrote somewhat unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.ERV — 3John 1:9

10 Therefore, if I come, I will bring to remembrance his works which he doeth, prating against us with wicked words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and them that would he forbiddeth, and casteth them out of the church.ERV — 3John 1:10

11 Beloved, imitate not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: he that doeth evil hath not seen God.ERV — 3John 1:11

12 Demetrius hath the witness of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, we also bear witness; and thou knowest that our witness is true.ERV — 3John 1:12

13 I had many things to write unto thee, but I am unwilling to write them to thee with ink and pen:ERV — 3John 1:13

14 but I hope shortly to see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be unto thee. The friends salute thee. Salute the friends by name.ERV — 3John 1:14