10
Therefore, if I come, I will call attention to {the deeds he is doing}[a], disparaging us with evil words. And not being content with these, he does not receive the brothers himself, and he hinders those wanting [to do so] and throws [them] out of the church.
11
Dear friend, do not imitate [what is] evil, but [what is] good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God.
Demetrius Commended
12 Demetrius has been testified to by all, even by the truth itself. And we also testify [to him], and you know that our testimony is true.
Conclusion and Final Greeting
13 I have many things to write to you, but I do not want to write to you by means of ink and pen.
14
But I hope to see you right away, and to speak {face to face}[b].
15
Peace [be] to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends by name.
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