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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.
-
 # Beloved
 
-Here this is used as a term of endearment for a fellow believer.
+A term of endearment for a fellow believer.
 
 # you practice faithfulness