3 John 1:3

For I rejoiced greatly, when some brethren came and testified of the truth that is in you, how you walk in the truth.

Revised King James 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, I pray that in all things you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers.

4I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 7:6But God, who comforts those who are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;

Philippians 1:4Always, in every prayer of mine for you all, I make my requests with joy,

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

2 John 1:2For the sake of the truth, which dwells in us, and shall be with us forever:

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