3 John 1:3

I rejoiced greatly when the brethren came, and bore witness to thy truth, even as thou walkest in the truth.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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, above all things I pray that thou mayest prosper, and be in sound health of body, even as thy soul prospereth.

4I have no greater joy than these tidings, that I hear my own children are walking in the truth.

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 7:6But God that comforteth the lowly comforted us by the coming of Titus:

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

1 Thessalonians 2:19For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?

2 John 1:2because of the truth which abideth in us, and shall be with us for ever:

3 John 1:4I have no greater joy than these tidings, that I hear my own 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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