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3 John 1–2

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1From the Elder. n

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

2My dear friend, I know your soul is doing fine, and I pray that you are doing well in every way and that your health is good.

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Footnotes

  1. nElder “Elder” means an older person. It can also mean a special leader in the church (as in Titus 1:5).
  2. ntruth The truth or “Good News” about Jesus Christ that joins all believers together.

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

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

Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

The elder,

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

Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

The elder:

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

Dear friend, I pray that you are prospering in every way and are in good health, just as your whole life is going well.

NLTNew Living Translation

This letter is from John, the elder.

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

Dear friend, I hope all is well with you and that you are as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

The elder, to Gaius the beloved, whom I love in the truth. Dear friend, I pray you may prosper concerning everything and be healthy, just as your soul prospers.

KJV 1900King James Version

The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.