3 John 1:3

I was exceedingly glad when the brethren came and gave testimony to the truth in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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

2Dearly beloved, concerning all things I make it my prayer that thou mayest proceed prosperously, and fare well as thy soul doth prosperously.

4I have no greater grace than this, to hear that my children walk in truth.

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 7:6But God, who comforteth the humble, comforted us by the coming of Titus.

Philippians 1:4Always in all my prayers making supplication for you all, with joy;

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

2 John 1:2For the sake of the truth which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.

3 John 1:4I have no greater grace than this, to hear that my children walk in 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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