3 John 1:1-2
3 John 1:1-4 The Message (MSG)
The Pastor, to my good friend Gaius: How truly I love you! We’re the best of friends, and I pray for good fortune in everything you do, and for your good health—that your everyday affairs prosper, as well as your soul! I was most happy when some friends arrived and brought the news that you persist in following the way of Truth. Nothing could make me happier than getting reports that my children continue diligently in the way of Truth!
3 John 1:1-2 King James Version (KJV)
The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
3 John 1:1-2 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth. Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers.
3 John 1:1-2 New Century Version (NCV)
From the Elder. To my dear friend Gaius, whom I love in the truth: My dear friend, I know your soul is doing fine, and I pray that you are doing well in every way and that your health is good.
3 John 1:1-2 American Standard Version (ASV)
The elder unto Gaius the beloved, whom I love in truth. Beloved, I pray that in all things thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
3 John 1:1-2 New International Version (NIV)
The elder, To my dear friend Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 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.
3 John 1:1-2 New King James Version (NKJV)
The Elder, To the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth: Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.
3 John 1:1-2 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The elder [of the church addresses this letter] to the beloved and esteemed Gaius, whom I love in truth. Beloved, I pray that in every way you may succeed and prosper and be in good health [physically], just as [I know] your soul prospers [spiritually].
3 John 1:1-2 New Living Translation (NLT)
This letter is from John, the elder. I am writing to Gaius, my dear friend, whom I love in the truth. Dear friend, I hope all is well with you and that you are as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit.
3 John 1:1-2 The Passion Translation (TPT)
From the elder to my dearly loved brother Gaius, whom I truly love: Beloved friend, I pray that you are prospering in every way and that you continually enjoy good health, just as your soul is prospering.
