1 The elder to the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all who know the truth,

1 The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;

1 This letter is from John, the elder.

I am writing to the chosen lady and to her children, whom I love in the truth—as does everyone else who knows the truth—

1 The Elder,

To the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all those who have known the truth,

1 From the Elder.

To the chosen lady and her children:

I love all of you in the truth, and all those who know the truth love you.

1 The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth; and not I only, but also all they that know the truth;

1 The elder to the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not I only but also all who have known the truth,

1 From the church leader.

To the chosen lady and her children, whom I love because we share the truth. I’m not the only one who loves you. Everyone who knows the truth also loves you.

1 The Elder:

To the elect lady and her children: I love all of you in the truth—and not only I, but also all who have come to know the truth —

1 The elder to the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth, and not only I but also all who know the truth,

1 The elder, to the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth—and not I alone, but also all those who know the truth—

1 I, the elder, am writing this letter.

I am sending it to the chosen lady and her children. I love all of you because of the truth. I’m not the only one who loves you. So does everyone who knows the truth.

1 The elder to the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in truth; and not only I, but also all who know the truth,