3 John 1:3

I was very glad when the brothers arrived, and when they offered testimony to the truth in you, that you are walking in the truth.

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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

2Most beloved, concerning everything, I make it my prayer that you may benefit by advancing and succeeding in whatever may be to the benefit of your soul.

4I have no greater grace than this, when I hear that my sons are walking in the truth.

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 7:6But God, who consoles the humble, consoled us by the arrival of Titus,

Philippians 1:4always, in all my prayers, making supplication for all of you with joy,

1 Thessalonians 2:19For what is our hope, and our joy, and our crown of glory? Is it not you, before our Lord Jesus Christ at his return?

2 John 1:2because the truth which dwells in us shall be with us for eternity.

3 John 1:4I have no greater grace than this, when I hear that my sons are walking in the truth.

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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