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General Information:
Here "we" refers to John and those with him and does not include Gaius. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive)
Demetrius received a good testimony from everyone
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "All who know Demetrius testify that he is a good man" or "Every believer who knows Demetrius speaks well of him" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
Demetrius
This is probably a man whom John wants Gaius and the congregation to welcome when he comes to visit. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)
by the truth itself
"the truth itself speaks well of him." Here "truth" is described as a person speaking. Alternate translation: "everyone who knows the truth knows he is a good person" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification and rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit and rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rpronouns)
We also testify about him
What John is confirming is implied and can be made specific here. Alternate translation: "We also testify about Demetrius" or "We also speak well of Demetrius" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis)