| New Living Translation (NLT) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 1 This letter is from John the Elder. It is written to Gaius, my dear friend, whom I love in the truth. | 1 The elder, To my dear friend Gaius, whom I love in the truth. |
| 2 Dear friend, I am praying that all is well with you and that your body is as healthy as I know your soul is. | 2 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. |
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