3 John 1:3 · 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.”
— 3 John 1:3
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. {wish: or, pray}
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
3 John 1 — Context
The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. {in...: or, truly}
2Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. {wish: or, pray}
3For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.
4I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
5Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;
Cross References
2 John 1:4
I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.
2 John 1:2
For the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.
1 Thessalonians 3:6-9
But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also {to see} you:
3 John 1:4
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
1 Thessalonians 2:19-20
For 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? {rejoicing: or, glorying?}
Romans 1:8-9
First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.
2 Corinthians 7:6-7
Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;
Psalms 119:11
Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
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