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# 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]])
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# 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.
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# Beloved
Here this is used as a term of endearment for fellow believers.
# you practice faithfulness
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"you are doing what is faithful to God" or "you are being loyal to God"
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# work for the brothers and for strangers
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"help fellow believers and those you do not know"