2 John 1:4 “I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, ju…”

2 John 1:4

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

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

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

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

Bible in Basic English

It gave me great joy to see some of your children walking in the true way, even as we were ordered to do by the Father.

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Cross references

“rejoiced”

1 Thessalonians 3:6–10 Philippians 4:10 1 Thessalonians 2:19 1 Thessalonians 2:20 3 John 1:3 3 John 1:4

1 Thessalonians 3:6–10 · BSB

But 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.

Philippians 4:10 · BSB

Now 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 · BSB

After 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?

1 Thessalonians 2:20 · BSB

You are indeed our glory and our joy.

3 John 1:3 · BSB

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

3 John 1:4 · BSB

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.

“walking”

Ephesians 5:8 Hosea 14:9 Ephesians 5:2 1 John 2:6 Malachi 2:6 Galatians 2:14

Ephesians 5:8 · BSB

For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,

Hosea 14:9 · BSB

Whoever 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.

Ephesians 5:2 · BSB

and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.

1 John 2:6 · BSB

Whoever claims to abide in Him must walk as Jesus walked.

Malachi 2:6 · BSB

True 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.

Galatians 2:14 · BSB

When 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 l…

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

3Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, will be with us in truth and love.

5And now I urge you, dear lady—not as a new commandment to you, but one we have had from the beginning—that we love one another.

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