3 John 1:3

for I rejoiced exceedingly, brothers coming and testifying of the truth in you, even as you walk in truth;

Literal Standard Version

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, I desire you to prosper concerning all things, and to be in health, even as your soul prospers,

4I have no joy greater than these things, that I may hear of my children walking in truth.

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Cross References

Psalms 119:11I have hid Your saying in my heart, || That I do not sin before You.

2 Corinthians 7:6but He who is comforting the cast-down—God—He comforted us in the coming of Titus;

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

1 Thessalonians 2:19for what [is] our hope, or joy, or garland of rejoicing? Are not even you before our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming?

2 John 1:2because of the truth that is remaining in us, and will be with us throughout the age,

3 John 1:4I have no joy greater than these things, that I may hear of my children walking 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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