3 John 1:3 Parallel Translations

I was very happy when some believers came and told us that you are living according to the truth.(GOD'S WORD®)

For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.

ASV:

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

BBE:

For it gave me great joy when some of the brothers came and gave witness that you had the true faith and were walking in the true way.

DBY:

For I rejoiced exceedingly when the brethren came and bore testimony to thy holding fast the truth, even as thou walkest in truth.

ERV:

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

WEY:

For it is an intense joy to me when brethren come and bear witness to your fidelity to the truth--that you live in obedience to the truth.

WBS:

For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.

WEB:

For I rejoiced greatly, when brothers came and testified about your truth, even as you walk in truth.

YLT:

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

3 John 1:3 Cross References

XREF:

Acts 1:15 At this time Peter stood up in the midst of the brethren (a gathering of about one hundred and twenty persons was there together), and said,

Galatians 6:10 So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.

2 John 1:4 I was very glad to find some of your children walking in truth, just as we have received commandment to do from the Father.

3 John 1:5 Beloved, you are acting faithfully in whatever you accomplish for the brethren, and especially when they are strangers;

3 John 1:10 For this reason, if I come, I will call attention to his deeds which he does, unjustly accusing us with wicked words; and not satisfied with this, he himself does not receive the brethren, either, and he forbids those who desire to do so and puts them out of the church. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

PNT:

1:3 For I rejoiced greatly. Certain brethren had been where Gaius lived, had enjoyed his hospitality and had spoken well of him to John on their return.

WES:

1:3 For - I know thou usest all thy talents to his glory. The truth that is in thee - The true faith and love.

MHC:

1:1-8 Those who are beloved of Christ, will love the brethren for his sake. Soul prosperity is the greatest blessing on this side heaven. Grace and health are rich companions. Grace will employ health. A rich soul may be lodged in a weak body; and grace must then be exercised in submitting to such a dispensation. But we may wish and pray that those who have prosperous souls, may have healthful bodies; that their grace may shine where there is still more room for activity. How many professors there are, about whom the apostle's words must be reversed, and we must earnestly wish and pray that their souls might prosper, as their health and circumstances do! True faith will work by love. A good report is due from those who receive good; they could not but testify to the church, what they found and felt. Good men will rejoice in the soul prosperity of others; and they are glad to hear of the grace and goodness of others. And as it is a joy to good parents, it will be a joy to good ministers, to see their people adorn their profession. Gaius overlooked petty differences among serious Christians, and freely helped all who bore the image, and did the work of Christ. He was upright in what he did, as a faithful servant. Faithful souls can hear their own praises without being puffed up; the commendation of what is good in them, lays them at the foot of the cross of Christ. Christians should consider not only what they must do, but what they may do; and should do even the common actions of life, and of good-will, after a godly sort, serving God therein, and designing his glory. Those who freely make known Christ's gospel, should be helped by others to whom God gives the means. Those who cannot themselves proclaim it, may yet receive, help, and countenance those who do so.

CONC:

TRUE Bare Bear Bore Brethren Brothers Continue Exceedingly Faith Faithfulness Fast Fidelity Follow Glad Greatly Holding Indeed Intense Joy Obedience Rejoiced Testified Testifying Testimony Truth Walk Walkest Walking Witness

Arrived Bear Bore Exceedingly Faith Faithfulness Fast Fidelity Follow Glad Great Greatly Holding Indeed Intense Joy Live Obedience Rejoiced Testified Testimony True. Truth Walk Walkest Walking Way Witness

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