# 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 a fellow believer.

# you practice faithfulness

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

# labor for the brothers and for strangers

"help fellow believers and those you do not know"