# General Information:

Here the word "we" refers to John and those with him, and possibly includes all believers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])

# Connecting Statement:

John's purpose in writing this letter is to compliment Gaius in the way he took care of traveling Bible teachers; then he talks about two people, one evil and one good.

# Beloved

Here this is used as a term of endearment for fellow believers.

# you practice faithfulness

"you are doing what is faithful to God" or "you are being loyal to God"

# work for the brothers and for strangers

"help fellow believers and those you do not know"

# strangers who have borne witness of your love in the presence of the church

"strangers who have told the believers in the church about how you have loved them"