3 John 1:3 “For I was overjoyed when the brothers came and testified about your de…”

3 John 1:3

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.

World English Bible

For I rejoiced greatly when brothers came and testified about your truth, even as you walk in truth.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

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

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

for I rejoiced exceedingly, brethren coming and testifying of the truth in thee, even as thou in truth dost walk;

Bible in Basic English

For it gave me great joy when some of the brothers came and gave witness that you had the true faith and were walking in the true way.

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Cross references

“I”

2 John 1:4 3 John 1:4 Philippians 1:4 1 Thessalonians 2:19 1 Thessalonians 2:20

2 John 1:4 · BSB

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

3 John 1:4 · BSB

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

Philippians 1:4 · BSB

In every prayer for all of you, I always pray with joy,

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.

“when”

1 Thessalonians 3:6–9 Romans 1:8 Romans 1:9 2 Corinthians 7:6 2 Corinthians 7:7 Ephesians 1:15

1 Thessalonians 3:6–9 · 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.

Romans 1:8 · BSB

First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being proclaimed all over the world.

Romans 1:9 · BSB

God, whom I serve with my spirit in preaching the gospel of His Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you

2 Corinthians 7:6 · BSB

But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus,

2 Corinthians 7:7 · BSB

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 me, so that I rejoiced all the more.

Ephesians 1:15 · BSB

For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints,

“the truth”

2 John 1:2 Psalm 119:11

2 John 1:2 · BSB

because of the truth that abides in us and will be with us forever:

Psalm 119:11 · BSB

I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.

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

In context

2Beloved, I pray that in every way you may prosper and enjoy good health, as your soul also prospers.

4I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.

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