3 John 1
1 This letter comes from the elder to Gaius, my dear friend, whom I love in the truth.
Den Ældste til Kajus, den elskede, hvem jeg elsker i Sandhed.
2 My friend, I pray most of all that you're doing well and are in good physical health, for I know you're doing well spiritually.
Du elskede! jeg ønsker, at det i alle Ting maa gaa dig vel, og du maa være karsk, ligesom det gaar din Sjæl vel.
3 I was delighted when some fellow-believers arrived and told me about your commitment to the truth, and how you continue living in the truth.
Thi jeg blev meget glad, da der kom Brødre og vidnede om Sandheden i dig, hvorledes du vandrer i Sandheden.
4 Nothing makes me happier than to hear how my dear friends are following the truth.
Jeg har ingen større Glæde end denne, at jeg hører, at mine Børn vandre i Sandheden.
5 My friend, you show you are trustworthy in what you're doing by looking after the brothers, even those you don't know.
Du elskede! en trofast Gerning gør du i alt, hvad du virker for Brødrene, og det for fremmede,
6 They have spoken well about your love in front of the church. Please be so kind as to send them on their journey in a way that God would appreciate,
hvilke have vidnet for Menigheden om din Kærlighed; og du vil gøre vel i at fremme deres Rejse saaledes, som det er Gud værdigt.
7 for they are traveling in his name, not accepting anything from non-believers.
Thi for Navnets Skyld ere de dragne ud, uden at tage noget af Hedningerne.
8 We ought to support them so we can share together in the truth.
Derfor ere vi skyldige at tage os af saadanne, for at vi kunne blive Medarbejdere for Sandheden.
9 I did write about this to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves being in charge, refuses to accept our authority.
Jeg har skrevet noget til Menigheden; men Diotrefes, som gerne vil være den ypperste iblandt dem, anerkender os ikke.
10 So if I do visit, I will make it clear what he's been doing. He's been making malicious accusations against us. Not satisfied with doing that, he refuses to welcome any other brothers. He won't let anyone else welcome them either, and throws those who do so out of the church.
Derfor vil jeg, naar jeg kommer, erindre om de Gerninger, han gør, idet han bagvadsker os med onde Ord; og ikke tilfreds dermed, tager han baade selv ikke Brødrene for gode, og dem, som ville det, forhindrer han deri og udstøder dem af Menigheden.
11 My friend, don't imitate what is evil, but what is good. Those who do what's good belong to God; those who do evil don't know God.
Du elskede! efterfølg ikke det onde, men det gode. Den, som gør godt, er af Gud; den, som gør ondt, har ikke set Gud.
12 Everyone speaks well of Demetrius—and the truth does so too! We also speak well of him, and you know we tell the truth.
Demetrius har et godt Vidnesbyrd af alle og af Sandheden selv; ogsaa vi vidne, og du ved, at vort Vidnesbyrd er sandt.
13 I have so much to say to you, but I don't want to do it in writing with pen and ink.
Jeg havde meget at skrive til dig, men jeg vil ikke skrive til dig med Blæk og Pen.
14 I hope to see you soon so we can talk face to face. May peace be with you! The friends here send their greetings to you. Please personally greet our friends there by name.
Men jeg haaber snart at se dig, og da skulle vi mundtligt tale sammen. Fred være med dig! Vennerne hilse dig. Hils Vennerne, hver især!
