3 John 1:2 “Beloved, I pray that in every way you may prosper and enjoy good healt…”

3 John 1:2

Beloved, I pray that in every way you may prosper and enjoy good health, as your soul also prospers.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

World English Bible

Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be healthy, even as your soul prospers.

American Standard Version

Beloved, I pray that in all things thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

Geneva Bible 1599

Beloued, I wish chiefly that thou prosperedst and faredst well as thy soule prospereth.

Darby Translation

Beloved, I desire that in all things thou shouldest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospers.

Young's Literal Translation

beloved, concerning all things I desire thee to prosper, and to be in health, even as thy soul doth prosper,

Bible in Basic English

My loved one, it is my prayer that you may do well in all things, and be healthy in body, even as your soul does well.

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Cross references

“above”

1 Peter 4:8 James 5:12

1 Peter 4:8 · BSB

Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

James 5:12 · BSB

Above all, my brothers, do not swear, not by heaven or earth or by any other oath. Simply let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, so that you will not fall under judgment.

“that”

Psalm 20:1–5 Philippians 2:4 Philippians 2:27

Psalm 20:1–5 · BSB

May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.

Philippians 2:4 · BSB

Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.

Philippians 2:27 · BSB

He was sick indeed, nearly unto death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow.

“even”

2 Peter 1:3–9 2 Peter 3:18 Colossians 1:4–6 2 Thessalonians 1:3 1 Thessalonians 1:3–10 Philemon 1:5–7

2 Peter 1:3–9 · BSB

His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.

2 Peter 3:18 · BSB

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.

Colossians 1:4–6 · BSB

because we have heard about your faith in Christ Jesus and your love for all the saints—

2 Thessalonians 1:3 · BSB

We are obligated to thank God for you all the time, brothers, as is fitting, because your faith is growing more and more, and your love for one another is increasing.

1 Thessalonians 1:3–10 · BSB

and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Philemon 1:5–7 · BSB

because I hear about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints.

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

In context

1The elder, To the beloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth:

3For I was overjoyed when the brothers came and testified about your devotion to the truth, in which you continue to walk.

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