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3 John 1:2
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Greeting to Gaius

1 The Elder, To the beloved Gaius, awhom I love in truth:  
2 Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.
3 For I arejoiced greatly when brethren came and testified of the truth that is in you, just as you walk in the truth.  
4 I have no greater ajoy than to hear that bmy children walk in truth.  

Gaius Commended for Generosity

5 Beloved, you do faithfully whatever you do for the brethren1 and for strangers,  
6 who have borne witness of your love before the church. If you send them forward on their journey in a manner worthy of God, you will do well,
Verse Comparison: 3 John 1:2

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American Standard Version
Beloved, I pray that in all things thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

Amplified® Bible
Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in every way and [that your body] may keep well, even as [I know] your soul keeps well {and} prospers.

Contemporary English Version
dear friend, and I pray that all goes well for you. I hope that you are as strong in body, as I know you are in spirit.

Darby English Version
Beloved, I desire that in all things thou shouldest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospers.

Good News Bible
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.

International Standard Version
Dear friend, I pray that you are doing well in every way and that you are healthy, just as your soul is healthy.

King James Version
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

New American Standard Bible
Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers.

New International Version
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.

New King James Version
Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and remain in good health, just as your soul prospers.

Young's Literal Translation
beloved, concerning all things I desire thee to prosper, and to be in health, even as thy soul doth prosper,


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