The elder, to Gaius, loved: I wish most for thee
That you may prosper and be in health, e'en as me.
I rejoiced much to hear that you are walking true;
Aiding missionaries, which it is good you do.
I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, with pride,
Who loves to have first place, brushes us aside.
If I come, his evil deeds and words I'll mark true,
For those who would receive us he e'en casts out too.
Only those who do good are of God, others sport.
Demetrius we vouch for, he has a good report.
I'd much else to write, but I trust that soon we'll meet.
Peace. Friends my end salute you, our friends your end greet.
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