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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)
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 fellow believers.
you practice faithfulness
"you are doing what is faithful to God" or "you are being loyal to God"
work for the brothers and for strangers
"help fellow believers and those you do not know"