3 John 1:3

For I rejoiced greatly, when brethren came and bare witness unto thy truth, even as thou walkest in truth.

Revised Version 1895

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 thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

4Greater joy have I none than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth.

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Cross References

Psalms 119:11Thy word have I laid up in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

2 Corinthians 7:6Nevertheless he that comforteth the lowly, even God, comforted us by the coming of Titus;

Philippians 1:4always in every supplication of mine on behalf of you all making my supplication with joy,

1 Thessalonians 2:19For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of glorying? Are not even ye, before our Lord Jesus at his coming?

2 John 1:2for the truth’s sake which abideth in us, and it shall be with us for ever:

3 John 1:4Greater joy have I none than this, to hear of my children 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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