3 John 1:3

For I was overjoyed when the brothers came and testified about yoʋr faithfulness to the truth and how yoʋ walk in the truth.

Text-Critical English NT

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 pray that in all respects yoʋ may prosper and be in good health, even as yoʋr soul prospers.

4I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 7:6But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus,

Philippians 1:4always praying with joy in every one of my prayers for you all

1 Thessalonians 2:19For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting in the presence of our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you?

2 John 1:2because of the truth that abides in us and will be with us forever:

3 John 1:4I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are 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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