3 John 1:7-15

7 For they have gone out on behalf of the name, accepting nothing from the pagans.^[a]

8 Therefore we ought to support such [people], so that we become fellow workers with [the] truth.

Diotrephes Causes Trouble

9 I wrote something to the church, but Diotrephes, who wants to be first [among] them, does not acknowledge us.

10 Therefore, if I come, I will call attention to {the deeds he is doing}^[b], 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}^[c].

15 Peace [be] to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends by name.