3 John 1:3

For it gave me great joy when some of the brothers came and gave witness that you had the true faith and were walking in the true way.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.

In Context

2My 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.

4I have no greater joy than to have news that my children are walking in the true way.

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Cross References

Psalms 119:11I have kept your sayings secretly in my heart, so that I might do no sin against you.

2 Corinthians 7:6But God who gives comfort to the poor in spirit gave us comfort by the coming of Titus;

Philippians 1:4And in all my prayers for you all, making my request with joy,

1 Thessalonians 2:19For what is our hope or joy or crown of glory? Are not even you, before our Lord Jesus, at his coming?

2 John 1:2Because of this true knowledge which is in us, and will be with us for ever:

3 John 1:4I have no greater joy than to have news that my children are walking in the true way.

Matthew Henry on 3 John 1:2-3

Completed by John Reynolds, of Shrewsbury . Christian communion is exerted and cherished by letter. Christians are to be commended in the practical proof of their professed subjection to the gospel of Christ. The animating and countenancing of generous and public-spirited persons is doing good to many—to this end the apostle sends this encouraging epistle to his friend Gaius, in which also he complains of the quite opposite spirit and practice of a certain minister, and confirms the good report concerning another… Read the whole commentary →

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