3 John 1:12
Everyone speaks well of Demetrius—and the truth does so too! We also speak well of him, and you know we tell the truth.
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In Context
13I have so much to say to you, but I don't want to do it in writing with pen and ink.
Cross References
John 19:35The one who saw this has given this evidence, and his evidence is true. He's certain that what he says is true so you can believe it too.
Acts 10:22“We come from Cornelius, a good, religious man who has reverence for God and is widely respected among the Jewish people,” they replied. “A holy angel instructed him to send for you to come to his house so he can hear what you have to tell him.”
1 Thessalonians 4:12so that your way of life may be respected by non-Christians and you won't have to rely on anyone to provide what you need.
Matthew Henry on 3 John 1:10-12
The Character of Diotrephes. ( a. d. 90.) 9 I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. 10 Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church. 11 Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil… Read the whole commentary →