3 John 1:2

A Greeting from the Elder

1The elder, To the beloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth:2Beloved, I pray that in every way you may prosper and enjoy good health, as your soul also prospers.3For I was overjoyed when the brothers came and testified about your devotion to the truth, in which you continue to walk.

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Berean Standard Bible
Beloved, I pray that in every way you may prosper and enjoy good health, as your soul also prospers.
American Standard Version (1901)
Beloved, I pray that in all things thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
Bible in Basic English
My loved one, it is my prayer that you may do well in all things, and be healthy in body, even as your soul does well.
Douay-Rheims 1899
Dearly beloved, concerning all things I make it my prayer that thou mayest proceed prosperously, and fare well as thy soul doth prosperously.
Free Bible Version
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.
Geneva Bible 1599
Beloued, I wish chiefly that thou prosperedst and faredst well as thy soule prospereth.
King James (Authorized) Version
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
Translation for Translators
Dear friend, I ask God that things may go well for you in every way, specifically, that you will be physically healthy just like you are spiritually healthy [MTY].
Unlocked Literal Bible
Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be healthy, just as it is well with your soul.
Noah Webster Bible
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
World English Bible
Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be healthy, even as your soul prospers.
Young's Literal Translation
beloved, concerning all things I desire thee to prosper, and to be in health, even as thy soul doth prosper,