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

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1 John 3:18, 1 John 3:18, Romans 16:23, 1 Corinthians 1:14, Romans 16:23

2Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be healthy, even as your soul prospers.

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2 Peter 1:3, 2 Peter 1:9, 2 Peter 1:3, 2 Peter 1:9, 2 Peter 3:18

3For I rejoiced greatly, when brothers came and testified about your truth, even as you walk in truth.

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2 John 1:4, 2 John 1:4, 2 John 1:2, Romans 1:8, Romans 1:9

4I have no greater joy than this, to hear about my children walking in truth.

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Galatians 4:19, Galatians 4:19, 2 Timothy 1:2, 2 Timothy 1:2, 2 Kings 20:3

5Beloved, you do a faithful work in whatever you accomplish for those who are brothers and strangers.

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Galatians 6:10, Galatians 6:10, Luke 16:10, Luke 16:12, Luke 12:42

6They have testified about your love before the church. You will do well to send them forward on their journey in a manner worthy of God,

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1 Thessalonians 2:12, 1 Thessalonians 2:12, Philemon 1:5, Philemon 1:7, Titus 3:13

7because for the sake of the Name they went out, taking nothing from the pagans.

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2 Corinthians 11:7, 2 Corinthians 11:9, 2 Corinthians 12:13, 1 Corinthians 9:18, Revelation 2:3

8We therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow workers for the truth.

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1 Corinthians 3:5, 1 Corinthians 3:9, 2 Corinthians 7:2, 2 Corinthians 7:3, 1 Corinthians 3:5

9I wrote something to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, does not accept what we say.

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Titus 1:7, Titus 1:16, Titus 1:7, Titus 1:16, Luke 22:24

10Therefore, if I come, I will call attention to his deeds which he does, unjustly accusing us with wicked words. Not content with this, neither does he himself receive the brothers, and those who would, he forbids and throws out of the church.

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Isaiah 66:5, Proverbs 10:10, Isaiah 66:5, Proverbs 10:10, Luke 6:22

11Beloved, do not imitate that which is evil, but that which is good. He who does good is of God. He who does evil hasn't seen God.

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Isaiah 1:16, Isaiah 1:17, Isaiah 1:16, Isaiah 1:17, Psalms 37:27

12Demetrius has the testimony of all, and of the truth itself; yes, we also testify, and you know that our testimony is true.

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1 Timothy 3:7, 1 Timothy 3:7, John 21:24, John 21:24, Acts 22:12

13I had many things to write to you, but I am unwilling to write to you with ink and pen;

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2 John 1:12, 2 John 1:12

14but I hope to see you soon, and we will speak face to face. Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends by name.

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Romans 16:1, Romans 16:16, Genesis 43:23, 1 Peter 5:14, Ephesians 6:23

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John 10:3, John 10:3