1 The elder,

To my dear friend Gaius, whom I love in the truth.

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

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

1 This letter is from John, the elder.

I am writing to Gaius, my dear friend, whom I love in the truth.

1 From the Elder.

To my dear friend Gaius, whom I love in the truth:

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

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

1 From the church leader.

To my dear friend Gaius, whom I love because we share the truth. 

1 The Elder:

To my dear friend Gaius: I love you in the truth.

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

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

1 I, the elder, am writing this letter.

I am sending it to you, my dear friend Gaius. I love you because of the truth.

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