3 John 1:1 - The Message

^1-4 The Pastor, to my good friend Gaius: How truly I love you! We’re the best of friends, and I pray for good fortune in everything you do, and for your good health—that your everyday affairs prosper, as well as your soul! I was most happy when some friends arrived and brought the news that you persist in following the way of Truth. Nothing could make me happier than getting reports that my children continue diligently in the way of Truth!

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹ The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹ THE ELDERLY elder [of the church addresses this letter] to the beloved (esteemed) Gaius, whom I truly love.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹ The elder unto Gaius the beloved, whom I love in truth.

Common English Bible

¹ From the elder. To my dear friend Gaius, whom I truly love.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹ The Elder, to Gaius, most beloved, whom I love in the truth.

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