1. The elder unto the chosen lady and her sons, whom I love in the truth, and not I only, but also all those that have known the truth,
2. for the truth’s sake, which abides in us and shall be with us for ever.
3. Grace be with you, mercy and peace, from God the Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and charity.
4. I have rejoiced greatly, for I have found of thy sons that they walk in the truth, as we have received the commandment from the Father.