3 John 1:3

for I rejoiced exceedingly, brethren coming and testifying of the truth in thee, even as thou in truth dost walk;

Young's Literal Translation

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, concerning all things I desire thee to prosper, and to be in health, even as thy soul doth prosper,

4greater than these things I have no joy, that I may hear of my children in truth walking.

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Cross References

Psalms 119:11In my heart I have hid Thy saying, That I sin not before Thee.

2 Corinthians 7:6but He who is comforting the cast-down — God — He did comfort us in the presence of Titus;

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

1 Thessalonians 2:19for what [is] our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? are not even ye before our Lord Jesus Christ in his presence?

2 John 1:2because of the truth that is remaining in us, and with us shall be to the age,

3 John 1:4greater than these things I have no joy, that I may hear of my children in truth walking.

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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