3 John 1:3
For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.
Webster Bible
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In Context
4I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
Cross References
Psalms 119:11Thy word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against thee.
2 Corinthians 7:6Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, 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 1:2For the truth's sake which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.
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 →