2 John 1:4

In 9 translations

BSB

I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father has commanded us.

KJV

I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.

WEB

I rejoice greatly that I have found some of your children walking in truth, even as we have been commanded by the Father.

ASV

I rejoice greatly that I have found certain of thy children walking in truth, even as we received commandment from the Father.

LSV

I rejoiced exceedingly that I have found of your children walking in truth, even as we received a command from the Father;

YLT

I rejoiced exceedingly that I have found of thy children walking in truth, even as a command we did receive from the Father;

DBY

I rejoiced greatly that I have found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received commandment from the Father.

DRC

I was exceeding glad, that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.

GNV

I reioyced greatly, that I founde of thy children walking in trueth, as we haue receiued a commandement of the Father.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

Ἐχάρην λίαν ὅτι εὕρηκα ἐκ τῶν τέκνων σου περιπατοῦντας ἐν ἀληθείᾳ, καθὼς ἐντολὴν ἐλάβομεν παρὰ τοῦ πατρός.

RP2018

Ἐχάρην λίαν ὅτι εὕρηκα ἐκ τῶν τέκνων σου περιπατοῦντας ἐν ἀληθείᾳ, καθὼς ἐντολὴν ἐλάβομεν παρὰ τοῦ πατρός.

TR-Boyd

Ἐχάρην λίαν ὅτι εὕρηκα ἐκ τῶν τέκνων σου περιπατοῦντας ἐν ἀληθείᾳ, καθὼς ἐντολὴν ἐλάβομεν παρὰ τοῦ πατρός.

SCR1894

εχαρην λιαν οτι ευρηκα εκ των τεκνων σου περιπατουντας εν αληθεια καθως εντολην ελαβομεν παρα του πατρος

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• 3 John 1:3–4For I was overjoyed when the brothers came and testified about your devotion to the truth, in which you continue to walk. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.
• Ephesians 5:8For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,
• Ephesians 5:2and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.
• 1 John 2:6Whoever claims to abide in Him must walk as Jesus walked.
• Hosea 14:9Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right, and the righteous walk in them but the rebellious stumble in them.
• 1 John 1:6–7If we say we have fellowship with Him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His…
• Malachi 2:6True instruction was in his mouth, and nothing false was found on his lips. He walked with Me in peace and uprightness, and he turned many from iniquity.
• 1 Thessalonians 3:6–10But just now, Timothy has returned from his visit with the good news about your faith, your love, and the fond memories you have preserved, longing to see us just as we long to see you. For this reason, brothers, in…
• Galatians 2:14When I saw that they were not walking in line with the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas in front of them all, “If you, who are a Jew, live like a Gentile and not like a Jew, how can you compel the Gentiles to live…
• Philippians 4:10Now I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:19–20After all, who is our hope, our joy, our crown of boasting, if it is not you yourselves in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming? You are indeed our glory and our joy.

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