I rejoiced greatly when some of the brothers came and testified to how truly you walk in the truth.
In my heart I treasure your promise, that I may not sin against you.
During those days Peter stood up in the midst of the brothers (there was a group of about one hundred and twenty persons in the one place). He said,
it does not rejoice over wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth.
So then, while we have the opportunity, let us do good to all, but especially to those who belong to the family of the faith. Final Appeal.
praying always with joy in my every prayer for all of you,
because of the truth that dwells in us and will be with us forever.
I rejoiced greatly to find some of your children walking in the truth just as we were commanded by the Father.
Therefore, if I come, I will draw attention to what he is doing, spreading evil nonsense about us. And not content with that, he will not receive the brothers, hindering those who wish to do so and expelling them from the church.
Beloved, I hope you are prospering in every respect and are in good health, just as your soul is prospering.
Nothing gives me greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.
Beloved, you are faithful in all you do for the brothers, especially for strangers;