3 John 1:3

I was delighted when some fellow-believers arrived and told me about your commitment to the truth, and how you continue living 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

2My friend, I pray most of all that you're doing well and are in good physical health, for I know you're doing well spiritually.

4Nothing makes me happier than to hear how my dear friends are following the truth.

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Cross References

Psalms 119:11I keep what you say in mind so I won't sin against you.

2 Corinthians 7:6Even so, God who encourages the downhearted, encouraged us with Titus' arrival.

Philippians 1:4and I'm always glad to remember all of you in my prayers,

1 Thessalonians 2:19For what gives us hope, what makes us happy, what we are really proud of as we stand before our Lord Jesus Christ when he comes back—is having you there too!

2 John 1:2because the truth lives in us and will be with us forever.

3 John 1:4Nothing makes me happier than to hear how my dear friends are following 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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