1	The elder, To the beloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth:
	× Ὁ Ho The Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 Cross Reference (2 John 1:1–3) BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × πρεσβύτερος presbyteros elder , Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 4245 BSB/Thayers Comparative of presbus; older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist or Christian |presbyter|. × τῷ tō To the Grammar Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἀγαπητῷ agapētō beloved Grammar Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 27 BSB/Thayers From agapao; beloved. × Γαΐῳ Gaiō Gaius , Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 1050 BSB/Thayers Gaius, (a) a Corinthian, (b) a Macedonian, (c) a citizen of Derbe, (d) an Ephesian. Of Latin origin; Gaius, a Christian. × ὃν hon whom Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × ἐγὼ egō I Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × ἀγαπῶ agapō love Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 25 BSB/Thayers To love, wish well to, take pleasure in, long for; denotes the love of reason, esteem. Perhaps from agan; to love. × ἐν en in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × ἀληθείᾳ alētheia [the] truth : Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 225 BSB/Thayers From alethes; truth. Ὁ Ho The πρεσβύτερος presbyteros elder , τῷ tō To the ἀγαπητῷ agapētō beloved Γαΐῳ Gaiō Gaius , ὃν hon whom ἐγὼ egō I ἀγαπῶ agapō love ἐν en in ἀληθείᾳ alētheia [the] truth :
2	Beloved, I pray that in every way you may prosper and enjoy good health, as your soul also prospers.
	× Ἀγαπητέ Agapēte Beloved , Grammar Adjective - Vocative Masculine Singular Strongs 27 BSB/Thayers From agapao; beloved. × εὔχομαί euchomai I pray that Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular Strongs 2172 BSB/Thayers To pray, wish. Middle voice of a primary verb; to wish; by implication, to pray to God. × περὶ peri in Grammar Preposition Strongs 4012 BSB/Thayers From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. × πάντων pantōn every way Grammar Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural Strongs 3956 BSB/Thayers All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. × σε se you Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × εὐοδοῦσθαι euodousthai may prosper Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive Strongs 2137 BSB/Thayers From a compound of eu and hodos; to help on the road, i.e. succeed in reaching; figuratively, to succeed in business affairs. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ὑγιαίνειν hygiainein enjoy good health , Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strongs 5198 BSB/Thayers From hugies; to have sound health, i.e. Be well; figuratively, to be uncorrupt. × καθὼς kathōs as Grammar Adverb Strongs 2531 BSB/Thayers According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that. × σου sou your Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × ἡ hē - Grammar Article - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ψυχή psychē soul {also} Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 5590 BSB/Thayers From psucho; breath, i.e. spirit, abstractly or concretely. × εὐοδοῦταί euodoutai prospers . Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2137 BSB/Thayers From a compound of eu and hodos; to help on the road, i.e. succeed in reaching; figuratively, to succeed in business affairs. Ἀγαπητέ Agapēte Beloved , εὔχομαί euchomai I pray that περὶ peri in πάντων pantōn every way σε se you εὐοδοῦσθαι euodousthai may prosper καὶ kai and ὑγιαίνειν hygiainein enjoy good health , καθὼς kathōs as σου sou your ἡ hē - ψυχή psychē soul {also} εὐοδοῦταί euodoutai prospers .
3	For I was overjoyed when the brothers came and testified about your devotion to the truth, in which you continue to walk.
	× γὰρ gar For Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × ἐχάρην echarēn I was overjoyed Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 1st Person Singular Strongs 5463 BSB/Thayers A primary verb; to be |cheer|ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well. × λίαν lian . . . Grammar Adverb Strongs 3029 BSB/Thayers Very; very much, exceedingly, greatly. Of uncertain affinity; much. × ἀδελφῶν adelphōn [when the] brothers Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 80 BSB/Thayers A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. × ἐρχομένων erchomenōn came Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 2064 BSB/Thayers To come, go. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × μαρτυρούντων martyrountōn testified Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 3140 BSB/Thayers To witness, bear witness, give evidence, testify, give a good report. From martus; to be a witness, i.e. Testify. × σου sou about your Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × τῇ tē - Grammar Article - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἀληθείᾳ alētheia devotion to the truth , Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 225 BSB/Thayers From alethes; truth. × ἐν en in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × ἀληθείᾳ alētheia [which] Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 225 BSB/Thayers From alethes; truth. × καθὼς kathōs . . . Grammar Adverb Strongs 2531 BSB/Thayers According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that. × σὺ sy you Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × περιπατεῖς peripateis continue to walk . Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strongs 4043 BSB/Thayers From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow. γὰρ gar For ἐχάρην echarēn I was overjoyed λίαν lian . . . ἀδελφῶν adelphōn [when the] brothers ἐρχομένων erchomenōn came καὶ kai and μαρτυρούντων martyrountōn testified σου sou about your τῇ tē - ἀληθείᾳ alētheia devotion to the truth , ἐν en in ἀληθείᾳ alētheia [which] καθὼς kathōs . . . σὺ sy you περιπατεῖς peripateis continue to walk .
4	I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.
	× ἔχω echō I have Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 2192 BSB/Thayers To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. × οὐκ ouk no Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × μειζοτέραν meizoteran greater Grammar Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular - Comparative Strongs 3173 BSB/Thayers Large, great, in the widest sense. × χαράν charan joy Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 5479 BSB/Thayers Joy, gladness, a source of joy. From chairo; cheerfulness, i.e. Calm delight. × τούτων toutōn than Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Neuter Plural Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × ἵνα hina to Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2443 BSB/Thayers In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. × ἀκούω akouō hear [that] Grammar Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 191 BSB/Thayers To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. × ἐμὰ ema my Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Neuter 1st Person Plural Strongs 1699 BSB/Thayers My, mine. From the oblique cases of ego; my. × τὰ ta - Grammar Article - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × τέκνα tekna children Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 5043 BSB/Thayers A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child. × περιπατοῦντα peripatounta are walking Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 4043 BSB/Thayers From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow. × ἐν en in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × τῇ tē the Grammar Article - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἀληθείᾳ alētheia truth . Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 225 BSB/Thayers From alethes; truth. ἔχω echō I have οὐκ ouk no μειζοτέραν meizoteran greater χαράν charan joy τούτων toutōn than ἵνα hina to ἀκούω akouō hear [that] ἐμὰ ema my τὰ ta - τέκνα tekna children περιπατοῦντα peripatounta are walking ἐν en in τῇ tē the ἀληθείᾳ alētheia truth .
5	Beloved, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers, and especially since they are strangers to you.
	× Ἀγαπητέ Agapēte Beloved , Grammar Adjective - Vocative Masculine Singular Strongs 27 BSB/Thayers From agapao; beloved. × ποιεῖς poieis you are Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strongs 4160 BSB/Thayers (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. × πιστὸν piston faithful Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 4103 BSB/Thayers Trustworthy, faithful, believing. From peitho; objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful. × ὃ ho in what Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × ἐὰν ean . . . Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1437 BSB/Thayers If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. × ἐργάσῃ ergasē you are doing Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 2nd Person Singular Strongs 2038 BSB/Thayers To work, trade, perform, do, practice, commit, acquire by labor. × εἰς eis for Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × τοὺς tous the Grammar Article - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἀδελφοὺς adelphous brothers , Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 80 BSB/Thayers A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. × καὶ kai and [especially since] Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × τοῦτο touto they are Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × ξένους xenous strangers [to you] . Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 3581 BSB/Thayers Apparently a primary word; foreign; by implication, a guest or entertainer. Ἀγαπητέ Agapēte Beloved , ποιεῖς poieis you are πιστὸν piston faithful ὃ ho in what ἐὰν ean . . . ἐργάσῃ ergasē you are doing εἰς eis for τοὺς tous the ἀδελφοὺς adelphous brothers , καὶ kai and [especially since] τοῦτο touto they are ξένους xenous strangers [to you] .
6	They have testified to the church about your love. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God.
	× οἳ hoi [They] Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × ἐμαρτύρησάν emartyrēsan have testified Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 3140 BSB/Thayers To witness, bear witness, give evidence, testify, give a good report. From martus; to be a witness, i.e. Testify. × ἐνώπιον enōpion to Grammar Preposition Strongs 1799 BSB/Thayers Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of. × ἐκκλησίας ekklēsias [the] church Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 1577 BSB/Thayers From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. × σου sou about your Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × τῇ tē - Grammar Article - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἀγάπῃ agapē love . Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 26 BSB/Thayers From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast. × ποιήσεις poiēseis You will do Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strongs 4160 BSB/Thayers (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. × καλῶς kalōs well Grammar Adverb Strongs 2573 BSB/Thayers Well, nobly, honorably, rightly. Adverb from kalos; well. × προπέμψας propempsas to send them on their way Grammar Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 4311 BSB/Thayers To send forward, accompany, equip for a journey. From pro and pempo; to send forward, i.e. Escort or aid in travel. × οὓς hous . . . Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × ἀξίως axiōs in a manner worthy Grammar Adverb Strongs 516 BSB/Thayers Worthily, in a manner worthy of. Adverb from axios; appropriately. × τοῦ tou - Grammar Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × Θεοῦ Theou of God . Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2316 BSB/Thayers A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. οἳ hoi [They] ἐμαρτύρησάν emartyrēsan have testified ἐνώπιον enōpion to ἐκκλησίας ekklēsias [the] church σου sou about your τῇ tē - ἀγάπῃ agapē love . ποιήσεις poiēseis You will do καλῶς kalōs well προπέμψας propempsas to send them on their way οὓς hous . . . ἀξίως axiōs in a manner worthy τοῦ tou - Θεοῦ Theou of God .
7	For they went out on behalf of the Name, accepting nothing from the Gentiles.
	× γὰρ gar For Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × ἐξῆλθον* exēlthon they went out Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 1831 BSB/Thayers To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue. × ὑπὲρ hyper on behalf Grammar Preposition Strongs 5228 BSB/Thayers Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. × τοῦ tou of the Grammar Article - Genitive Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × Ὀνόματος Onomatos Name , Grammar Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strongs 3686 BSB/Thayers Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a |name|. × λαμβάνοντες lambanontes accepting Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 2983 BSB/Thayers (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. × μηδὲν mēden nothing Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3367 BSB/Thayers No one, none, nothing. × ἀπὸ apo from Grammar Preposition Strongs 575 BSB/Thayers From, away from. A primary particle; |off, | i.e. Away, in various senses. × τῶν tōn the Grammar Article - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἐθνικῶν ethnikōn Gentiles . Grammar Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 1482 BSB/Thayers Pagan, heathen, gentile; subst: a Gentile, non-Jew. From ethnos; national, i.e. a Gentile. γὰρ gar For ἐξῆλθον* exēlthon they went out ὑπὲρ hyper on behalf τοῦ tou of the Ὀνόματος Onomatos Name , λαμβάνοντες lambanontes accepting μηδὲν mēden nothing ἀπὸ apo from τῶν tōn the ἐθνικῶν ethnikōn Gentiles .
8	Therefore we ought to support such men, so that we may be fellow workers for the truth.
	× οὖν oun Therefore Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3767 BSB/Thayers Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. × ἡμεῖς hēmeis we Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Plural Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × ὀφείλομεν opheilomen ought Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strongs 3784 BSB/Thayers Or, its prolonged form opheileo probably from the base of ophelos; to owe; figuratively, to be under obligation; morally, to fail in duty. × ὑπολαμβάνειν hypolambanein to support Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strongs 5274 BSB/Thayers (a) I take up, (b) I welcome, entertain, (c) I answer, (d) I suppose, imagine. × τοὺς tous - Grammar Article - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × τοιούτους toioutous such [men] , Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 5108 BSB/Thayers (including the other inflections); from toi and houtos; truly this, i.e. Of this sort (to denote character or individuality). × ἵνα hina so that Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2443 BSB/Thayers In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. × γινώμεθα ginōmetha we may be Grammar Verb - Present Subjunctive Middle or Passive - 1st Person Plural Strongs 1096 BSB/Thayers A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. × συνεργοὶ synergoi fellow workers Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 4904 BSB/Thayers A fellow worker, associate, helper. From a presumed compound of sun and the base of ergon; a co-laborer, i.e. Coadjutor. × τῇ tē for the Grammar Article - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἀληθείᾳ alētheia truth . Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 225 BSB/Thayers From alethes; truth. οὖν oun Therefore ἡμεῖς hēmeis we ὀφείλομεν opheilomen ought ὑπολαμβάνειν hypolambanein to support τοὺς tous - τοιούτους toioutous such [men] , ἵνα hina so that γινώμεθα ginōmetha we may be συνεργοὶ synergoi fellow workers τῇ tē for the ἀληθείᾳ alētheia truth .
9	I have written to the church about this, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not accept our instruction.
	× Ἔγραψά Egrapsa I have written Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 1125 BSB/Thayers A primary verb; to |grave|, especially to write; figuratively, to describe. × τῇ tē to the Grammar Article - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἐκκλησίᾳ ekklēsia church Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 1577 BSB/Thayers From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. × τι ti [about this] , Grammar Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 5100 Footnote Literally I have written something to the church BSB/Thayers Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. × ἀλλ’ all’ but Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × Διοτρεφὴς Diotrephēs Diotrephes , Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1361 BSB/Thayers Diotrephes. From the alternate of Zeus and trepho; Jove-nourished; Diotrephes, an opponent of Christianity. × ὁ ho who Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × φιλοπρωτεύων philoprōteuōn loves to be first Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 5383 BSB/Thayers From a compound of philos and protos; to be fond of being first, i.e. Ambitious of distinction. × αὐτῶν autōn . . . , Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strongs 846 BSB/Thayers He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. × οὐκ ouk vvv Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × ἐπιδέχεται epidechetai will not accept Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1926 BSB/Thayers To accept, admit, welcome. From epi and dechomai; to admit (figuratively) teacher. × ἡμᾶς hēmas our [instruction] . Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Plural Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. Ἔγραψά Egrapsa I have written τῇ tē to the ἐκκλησίᾳ ekklēsia church τι ti [about this] , ἀλλ’ all’ but Διοτρεφὴς Diotrephēs Diotrephes , ὁ ho who φιλοπρωτεύων philoprōteuōn loves to be first αὐτῶν autōn . . . , οὐκ ouk vvv ἐπιδέχεται epidechetai will not accept ἡμᾶς hēmas our [instruction] .
10	So if I come, I will call attention to his malicious slander against us. And unsatisfied with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers and forbids those who want to do so, even putting them out of the church.
	× διὰ dia So Grammar Preposition Strongs 1223 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. × τοῦτο touto . . . Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × ἐὰν ean if Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1437 BSB/Thayers If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. × ἔλθω elthō I come , Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 2064 BSB/Thayers To come, go. × ὑπομνήσω hypomnēsō I will call attention to Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 5279 BSB/Thayers To remind, remember, call to mind. From hupo and mimnesko; to remind quietly, i.e. Suggest to the memory. × αὐτοῦ autou - Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strongs 846 BSB/Thayers He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. × τὰ ta - Grammar Article - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἔργα erga - Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 2041 BSB/Thayers From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. × ἃ ha [his] Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × ποιεῖ poiei - Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 4160 BSB/Thayers (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. × πονηροῖς ponērois malicious Grammar Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 4190 BSB/Thayers Evil, bad, wicked, malicious, slothful. × φλυαρῶν phlyarōn slander Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 5396 BSB/Thayers From phluaros; to be a babbler or trifler, i.e. to berate idly or mischievously. × λόγοις logois . . . Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 3056 BSB/Thayers From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. × ἡμᾶς hēmas [against] us . Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Plural Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × καὶ kai And Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × μὴ mē vvv Grammar Adverb Strongs 3361 BSB/Thayers Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. × ἀρκούμενος arkoumenos unsatisfied Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 714 BSB/Thayers To keep off, assist; I suffice; pass: To be satisfied. Apparently a primary verb; properly, to ward off, i.e. to avail. × ἐπὶ epi with Grammar Preposition Strongs 1909 BSB/Thayers On, to, against, on the basis of, at. × τούτοις toutois that , Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Neuter Plural Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × οὔτε oute vvv Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3777 BSB/Thayers And not, neither, nor. From ou and te; not too, i.e. Neither or nor; by analogy, not even. × αὐτὸς autos vvv Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strongs 846 BSB/Thayers He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. × ἐπιδέχεται epidechetai he refuses to welcome Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1926 BSB/Thayers To accept, admit, welcome. From epi and dechomai; to admit (figuratively) teacher. × τοὺς tous the Grammar Article - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἀδελφοὺς adelphous brothers Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 80 BSB/Thayers A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × κωλύει kōlyei forbids Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2967 BSB/Thayers To prevent, debar, hinder; with infin: from doing so and so. From the base of kolazo; to estop, i.e. Prevent. × τοὺς tous those who Grammar Article - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × βουλομένους boulomenous want to do so , Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 1014 BSB/Thayers To will, intend, desire, wish. Middle voice of a primary verb; to |will, | i.e. be willing. × καὶ kai even Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἐκβάλλει ekballei putting [them] Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1544 BSB/Thayers To throw (cast, put) out; I banish; I bring forth, produce. From ek and ballo; to eject. × ἐκ ek out of Grammar Preposition Strongs 1537 BSB/Thayers From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. × τῆς tēs the Grammar Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἐκκλησίας ekklēsias church . Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 1577 BSB/Thayers From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. διὰ dia So τοῦτο touto . . . ἐὰν ean if ἔλθω elthō I come , ὑπομνήσω hypomnēsō I will call attention to αὐτοῦ autou - τὰ ta - ἔργα erga - ἃ ha [his] ποιεῖ poiei - πονηροῖς ponērois malicious φλυαρῶν phlyarōn slander λόγοις logois . . . ἡμᾶς hēmas [against] us . καὶ kai And μὴ mē vvv ἀρκούμενος arkoumenos unsatisfied ἐπὶ epi with τούτοις toutois that , οὔτε oute vvv αὐτὸς autos vvv ἐπιδέχεται epidechetai he refuses to welcome τοὺς tous the ἀδελφοὺς adelphous brothers καὶ kai and κωλύει kōlyei forbids τοὺς tous those who βουλομένους boulomenous want to do so , καὶ kai even ἐκβάλλει ekballei putting [them] ἐκ ek out of τῆς tēs the ἐκκλησίας ekklēsias church .
11	Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God.
	× Ἀγαπητέ Agapēte Beloved , Grammar Adjective - Vocative Masculine Singular Strongs 27 BSB/Thayers From agapao; beloved. × μὴ mē {do} not Grammar Adverb Strongs 3361 BSB/Thayers Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. × μιμοῦ mimou imitate Grammar Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Singular Strongs 3401 BSB/Thayers To imitate, follow. Middle voice from mimos; to imitate. × τὸ to what [is] Grammar Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × κακὸν kakon evil , Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 2556 BSB/Thayers Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious. × ἀλλὰ alla but Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × τὸ to what [is] Grammar Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἀγαθόν agathon good . Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 18 BSB/Thayers A primary word; |good|. × ὁ ho The [one who] Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἀγαθοποιῶν agathopoiōn does good Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 15 BSB/Thayers To do that which is good. From agathopoios; to be a well-doer. × ἐστιν estin is Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × ἐκ ek of Grammar Preposition Strongs 1537 BSB/Thayers From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. × τοῦ tou - Grammar Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × Θεοῦ Theou God ; Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2316 BSB/Thayers A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. × ὁ ho the [one who] Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × κακοποιῶν kakopoiōn does evil Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2554 BSB/Thayers To do harm, do wrong, do evil, commit sin. From kakopoios; to be a bad-doer, i.e. to injure, or to sin. × οὐχ ouch vvv Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × ἑώρακεν heōraken has not seen Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 3708 BSB/Thayers Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. × τὸν ton - Grammar Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × Θεόν Theon God . Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 2316 BSB/Thayers A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. Ἀγαπητέ Agapēte Beloved , μὴ mē {do} not μιμοῦ mimou imitate τὸ to what [is] κακὸν kakon evil , ἀλλὰ alla but τὸ to what [is] ἀγαθόν agathon good . ὁ ho The [one who] ἀγαθοποιῶν agathopoiōn does good ἐστιν estin is ἐκ ek of τοῦ tou - Θεοῦ Theou God ; ὁ ho the [one who] κακοποιῶν kakopoiōn does evil οὐχ ouch vvv ἑώρακεν heōraken has not seen τὸν ton - Θεόν Theon God .
12	Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself. We also testify for him, and you know that our testimony is true.
	× Δημητρίῳ Dēmētriō Demetrius Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 1216 BSB/Thayers Demetrius, a silversmith of Ephesus. From Demeter; Demetrius, the name of an Ephesian and of a Christian. × μεμαρτύρηται memartyrētai has received a good testimony Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 3140 BSB/Thayers To witness, bear witness, give evidence, testify, give a good report. From martus; to be a witness, i.e. Testify. × ὑπὸ hypo from Grammar Preposition Strongs 5259 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). × πάντων pantōn everyone , Grammar Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 3956 BSB/Thayers All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ὑπὸ hypo from Grammar Preposition Strongs 5259 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). × τῆς tēs the Grammar Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἀληθείας alētheias truth Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 225 BSB/Thayers From alethes; truth. × αὐτῆς autēs itself . Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 3rd Person Singular Strongs 846 BSB/Thayers He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. × καὶ kai - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἡμεῖς hēmeis We Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Plural Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × δὲ de also Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × μαρτυροῦμεν martyroumen testify [for him] , Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strongs 3140 BSB/Thayers To witness, bear witness, give evidence, testify, give a good report. From martus; to be a witness, i.e. Testify. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × οἶδας oidas you know Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strongs 1492 BSB/Thayers To know, remember, appreciate. × ὅτι hoti that Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3754 BSB/Thayers Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. × ἡμῶν hēmōn our Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × ἡ hē - Grammar Article - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × μαρτυρία martyria testimony Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 3141 BSB/Thayers Witness, evidence, testimony, reputation. From martus; evidence given. × ἐστιν estin is Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × ἀληθής alēthēs true . Grammar Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 227 BSB/Thayers Unconcealed, true, true in fact, worthy of credit, truthful. TRUE. Δημητρίῳ Dēmētriō Demetrius μεμαρτύρηται memartyrētai has received a good testimony ὑπὸ hypo from πάντων pantōn everyone , καὶ kai and ὑπὸ hypo from τῆς tēs the ἀληθείας alētheias truth αὐτῆς autēs itself . καὶ kai - ἡμεῖς hēmeis We δὲ de also μαρτυροῦμεν martyroumen testify [for him] , καὶ kai and οἶδας oidas you know ὅτι hoti that ἡμῶν hēmōn our ἡ hē - μαρτυρία martyria testimony ἐστιν estin is ἀληθής alēthēs true .
13	I have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so with pen and ink.
	× εἶχον eichon I have Grammar Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 2192 Cross Reference (2 John 1:12–13) BSB/Thayers To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. × Πολλὰ Polla many things Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 4183 BSB/Thayers Much, many; often. × γράψαι grapsai to write Grammar Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strongs 1125 BSB/Thayers A primary verb; to |grave|, especially to write; figuratively, to describe. × σοι soi to you , Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × ἀλλ’ all’ but Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × θέλω thelō I would prefer Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 2309 BSB/Thayers To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. × οὐ ou not Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × γράφειν graphein [to do so] Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strongs 1125 BSB/Thayers A primary verb; to |grave|, especially to write; figuratively, to describe. × σοι soi . . . Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × διὰ dia with Grammar Preposition Strongs 1223 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. × καλάμου kalamou pen Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2563 BSB/Thayers A reed; a reed-pen, reed-staff, measuring rod. Or uncertain affinity; a reed; by implication, a pen. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × μέλανος melanos ink . Grammar Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strongs 3188 BSB/Thayers Ink. Neuter of melas as noun; ink. εἶχον eichon I have Πολλὰ Polla many things γράψαι grapsai to write σοι soi to you , ἀλλ’ all’ but θέλω thelō I would prefer οὐ ou not γράφειν graphein [to do so] σοι soi . . . διὰ dia with καλάμου kalamou pen καὶ kai and μέλανος melanos ink .
14	Instead, I hope to see you soon and speak with you face to face. Peace to you. The friends here send you greetings. Greet each of our friends there by name.
	× δὲ de Instead , Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × ἐλπίζω elpizō I hope Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 1679 BSB/Thayers To hope, hope for, expect, trust. From elpis; to expect or confide. × ἰδεῖν idein to see Grammar Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strongs 3708 BSB/Thayers Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. × σε se you Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × εὐθέως eutheōs soon Grammar Adverb Strongs 2112 BSB/Thayers Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × λαλήσομεν lalēsomen speak [with you] Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strongs 2980 BSB/Thayers A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. × στόμα stoma [face] Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 4750 BSB/Thayers The mouth, speech, eloquence in speech, the point of a sword. × πρὸς pros to Grammar Preposition Strongs 4314 BSB/Thayers To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. × στόμα stoma [face] . Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 4750 Footnote Literally and we will speak mouth to mouth; some translators begin a new verse (15) after face to face. BSB/Thayers The mouth, speech, eloquence in speech, the point of a sword. × Εἰρήνη Eirēnē Peace Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 1515 BSB/Thayers Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity. × σοι soi to you . Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × οἱ hoi The Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × φίλοι philoi friends [ here ] Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 5384 BSB/Thayers Friendly; subst: a friend, an associate. Properly, dear, i.e. A friend; actively, fond, i.e. Friendly. × Ἀσπάζονταί Aspazontai send you greetings Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 782 BSB/Thayers To greet, salute, pay my respects to, welcome. To enfold in the arms, i.e. to salute, to welcome. × σε se . . . . Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × Ἀσπάζου Aspazou Greet Grammar Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Singular Strongs 782 BSB/Thayers To greet, salute, pay my respects to, welcome. To enfold in the arms, i.e. to salute, to welcome. × τοὺς tous [each of our] Grammar Article - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × φίλους philous friends [there] Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 5384 BSB/Thayers Friendly; subst: a friend, an associate. Properly, dear, i.e. A friend; actively, fond, i.e. Friendly. × κατ’ kat’ by Grammar Preposition Strongs 2596 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). × ὄνομα onoma name . Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3686 BSB/Thayers Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a |name|. δὲ de Instead , ἐλπίζω elpizō I hope ἰδεῖν idein to see σε se you εὐθέως eutheōs soon καὶ kai and λαλήσομεν lalēsomen speak [with you] στόμα stoma [face] πρὸς pros to στόμα stoma [face] . Εἰρήνη Eirēnē Peace σοι soi to you . οἱ hoi The φίλοι philoi friends [ here ] Ἀσπάζονταί Aspazontai send you greetings σε se . . . . Ἀσπάζου Aspazou Greet τοὺς tous [each of our] φίλους philous friends [there] κατ’ kat’ by ὄνομα onoma name .