3 John 1:1-6

Mace(i) 1 The PRESBYTER to my dear Gaius, whom I truly love. 2 I wish, my beloved, you may be as prosperous with regard to your health and other circumstances, as in what concerns your soul. 3 For I was greatly pleased when the brethren came and assured me of your fidelity and religious conduct. 4 greater joy I cannot have, than to hear that my children are attach'd to the truth. 5 My dear child, whatever you do in behalf of the brethren, and of those who are strangers, is commendable. 6 they have made a publick declaration of your charity, and you will do well to accompany them in the most effectual manner.