3 John 1:3

In 9 translations

BSB

For I was overjoyed when the brothers came and testified about your devotion to the truth, in which you continue to walk.

KJV

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.

ASV

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

LSV

for I rejoiced exceedingly, brothers coming and testifying of the truth in you, 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;

DBY

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

DRC

I was exceedingly glad when the brethren came and gave testimony to the truth in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.

GNV

For I reioyced greatly when the brethren came, and testified of the trueth that is in thee, how thou walkest in the trueth.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

ἐχάρην γὰρ λίαν ἐρχομένων ἀδελφῶν καὶ μαρτυρούντων σου τῇ ἀληθείᾳ, καθὼς σὺ ἐν ἀληθείᾳ περιπατεῖς.

RP2018

Ἐχάρην γὰρ λίαν, ἐρχομένων ἀδελφῶν καὶ μαρτυρούντων σου τῇ ἀληθείᾳ, καθὼς σὺ ἐν ἀληθείᾳ περιπατεῖς.

TR-Boyd

Ἐχάρην γὰρ λίαν, ἐρχομένων ἀδελφῶν καὶ μαρτυρούντων σου τῇ ἀληθείᾳ, καθὼς σὺ ἐν ἀληθείᾳ περιπατεῖς.

SCR1894

εχαρην γαρ λιαν ερχομενων αδελφων και μαρτυρουντων σου τη αληθεια καθως συ εν αληθεια περιπατεις

Cross-references most cited first

• 2 John 1:4I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father has commanded us.
• 1 Thessalonians 3:6–9But 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…
• 2 Corinthians 7:6–7But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus, and not only by his arrival, but also by the comfort he had received from you. He told us about your longing, your mourning, and your zeal for…
• 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.
• 2 John 1:2because of the truth that abides in us and will be with us forever:
• Psalms 119:11I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.
• 3 John 1:4I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.
• Romans 1:8–9First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being proclaimed all over the world. God, whom I serve with my spirit in preaching the gospel of His Son, is my witness how constantly I…
• Ephesians 1:15–16For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers,
• Philippians 1:4In every prayer for all of you, I always pray with joy,
• Colossians 1:7–8You learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf, and who also informed us of your love in the Spirit.

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