1. From the Elder —To my dear Gaius, whom I truly love.
2. My dear friend, I pray that everything may go well with you and that you may be in good health — as I know you are well in spirit.
3. I was so happy when some fellow-Christians arrived and told me how faithful you are to the truth — just as you always live in the truth.
4. Nothing makes me happier than to hear that my children live in the truth.
5. My dear friend, you are so faithful in the work you do for your fellow-Christians, even when they are strangers.
6. They have spoken to the church here about your love. Please help them to continue their journey in a way that will please God.
7. For they set out on their journey in the service of Christ without accepting any help from unbelievers.