3 John 1:3

King James Version 1611 (Original)

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

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  • 2 John 1:4 : 4 I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.
  • Eph 1:15-16 : 15 Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, 16 Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;
  • 2 John 1:2 : 2 For the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.
  • Phil 1:4 : 4 Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,
  • Col 1:7-8 : 7 As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ; 8 Who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit.
  • 1 Thess 3:6-9 : 6 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: 7 Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our affliction and distress by your faith: 8 For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord. 9 For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;
  • 3 John 1:4 : 4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
  • Ps 119:11 : 11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
  • Rom 1:8-9 : 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. 9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;
  • 2 Cor 7:6-7 : 6 Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus; 7 And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more.

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    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;

    6Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well:

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    1The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;

    2For the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.

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

    4I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.

    5And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment unto thee, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another.

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    1The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.

    2Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

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    12Demetrius 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.

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    3That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.

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    5Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;

    6That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.

    7For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.

    8Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,

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    8We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.

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    6Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you:

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    6But 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:

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    3And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.

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    4Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;

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    12Having many things to write unto you, I would not write with paper and ink: but I trust to come unto you, and speak face to face, that our joy may be full.

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    13For we write none other things unto you, than what ye read or acknowledge; and I trust ye shall acknowledge even to the end;

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    14These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly:

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    15Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,

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    33Ye sent unto John, and he bare witness unto the truth.

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    8For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.

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    18For the same cause also do ye joy, and rejoice with me.

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    5For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.

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    12Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth.