3 John 1:3
I rejoice exceedingly, the brethren coming and witnessing to thy truth, as thou art walking about in truth.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
2Beloved, I pray that you may prosper concerning all things and be well, as your soul prospers.
4I have no greater joy than this, that I may hear of my children walking about in truth.
Cross References
2 Corinthians 7:6But God, the one comforting the humble, comforted us by the coming of Titus;
Philippians 1:4always in all my prayer with joy making supplication,
1 Thessalonians 2:19For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing, except you, in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?
2 John 1:2on account of the truth which abides in us, and shall be with us forever.
3 John 1:4I have no greater joy than this, that I may hear of my children walking about 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 →