3 John 1:3

For I rejoiced greatly, when brethren came and bore witness to thy truth, as thou walkest in the truth.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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

2Beloved, concerning all things I pray that thou mayest prosper and be in health, as thy soul prospers.

4I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth.

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 7:6But God, who consoles those who are cast down, consoled us by the coming of Titus;

Philippians 1:4always, in every supplication of mine, making the supplication for you all with joy,--

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

2 John 1:2for the sake of the truth, which abides in us, and will be with us forever:

3 John 1:4I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children 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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