3 John 1:12

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself. We also testify, and you know that our testimony is true.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Demetrius has received a good report from all men, and of the truth itself: yes, and we also bear witness, and you know that our testimony is true.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    Demetrius{G1216} hath the witness{G3140} of{G5259} all{G3956} [men], and{G2532} of{G5259} the truth{G225} itself:{G846} yea,{G1161} {G2532} we{G2249} also bear witness:{G3140} and{G2532} thou knowest{G1492} that{G3754} our{G2257} witness{G3141} is{G2076} true.{G227}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Demetrius{G1216} hath good report{G3140}{(G5769)} of{G5259} all{G3956} men, and{G2532} of{G5259} the truth{G225} itself{G846}: yea{G1161}, and{G2532} we{G2249} also bear record{G3140}{(G5719)}; and{G2532} ye know{G1492}{(G5758)} that{G3754} our{G2257} record{G3141} is{G2076}{(G5748)} true{G227}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Demetrius hath good reporte of all men and of the trueth: ye and we oure selves also beare recorde and ye knowe that oure recorde is true.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Demetrius hath good reporte of all men, and of the trueth: yee and we oure selues also beare recorde, and ye knowe that oure recorde is true.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Demetrius hath good report of al men, and of the trueth it selfe: yea, and wee our selues beare recorde, and ye know that our record is true.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the trueth it selfe: Yea, and we our selues also beare recorde, and ye knowe that our recorde is true.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ¶ Demetrius hath good report of all [men], and of the truth itself: yea, and we [also] bear record; and ye know that our record is true.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Demetrius has the testimony of all, and of the truth itself; yes, we also testify, and you know that our testimony is true.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    to Demetrius testimony hath been given by all, and by the truth itself, and we also -- we do testify, and ye have known that our testimony is true.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Demetrius hath the witness of all `men', and of the truth itself: yea, we also bear witness: and thou knowest that our witness is true.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Demetrius hath the witness of all [men], and of the truth itself: yea, we also bear witness: and thou knowest that our witness is true.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Demetrius has the approval of all men and of what is true: and we give the same witness, and you are certain that our witness is true.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Demetrius has the testimony of all, and of the truth itself; yes, we also testify, and you know that our testimony is true.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Worthy Demetrius Demetrius has been testified to by all, even by the truth itself. We also testify to him, and you know that our testimony is true.

Referenced Verses

  • 1 Tim 3:7 : 7 Moreover, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he won't fall into disgrace and the trap of the devil.
  • John 21:24 : 24 This is the disciple who is testifying about these things and who wrote them down, and we know that his testimony is true.
  • John 19:35 : 35 The one who saw this has testified, and his testimony is true. He knows that he is telling the truth, so that you also may believe.
  • Acts 10:22 : 22 They replied, 'Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man who is well-spoken of by the whole Jewish nation, was directed by a holy angel to summon you to his house and to hear what you have to say.'
  • Acts 22:12 : 12 A man named Ananias, a devout observer of the law who was well spoken of by all the Jews living there,
  • 1 Thess 4:12 : 12 so that you may conduct yourselves properly toward outsiders and not be dependent on anyone.

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