[1:1] From the Elder— To my dear Gaius, whom I truly love.
[1:2] 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.
[1:3] I was so happy when some Christians arrived and told me how faithful you are to the truth—just as you always live in the truth.
[1:4] Nothing makes me happier than to hear that my children live in the truth.