3 John 1:3

KJV1611 – Modern English

For I rejoiced greatly when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in you, even as you walk in the truth.

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    For I rejoiced greatly when brothers came and testified to your truth, as you are walking in the truth.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard 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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    For{G1063} I rejoiced{G5463} greatly,{G3029} when brethren{G80} came{G2064} and{G2532} bare witness unto{G3140} thy{G4675} truth,{G225} even as{G2531} thou{G4771} walkest{G4043} in{G1722} truth.{G225}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    For{G1063} I rejoiced{G5463}{(G5644)} greatly{G3029}, when the brethren{G80} came{G2064}{(G5740)} and{G2532} testified{G3140}{(G5723)} of the truth{G225} that is in thee{G4675}, even as{G2531} thou{G4771} walkest{G4043}{(G5719)} in{G1722} the truth{G225}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    I reioysed greatly when the brethren came and testified of the trueth that is in the how thou walkest in trouthe.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    I reioysed greatly, whan the brethren came, and testified of the trueth that is in ye, how thou walkest in the trueth.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

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

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

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

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

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

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

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

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

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

  • American Standard Version (1901)

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

  • American Standard Version (1901)

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

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    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.

  • World English Bible (2000)

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

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified to your truth, just as you are living according to the truth.

Referenced Verses

  • 2 John 1:4 : 4 I rejoiced greatly that I found your children walking in truth, as we received a commandment from the Father.
  • Eph 1:15-16 : 15 Therefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and love for all the saints, 16 Do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers:
  • 2 John 1:2 : 2 For the sake of the truth, which dwells in us and will be with us forever.
  • Phil 1:4 : 4 Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,
  • Col 1:7-8 : 7 As you also learned of Epaphras our dear fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ for you; 8 Who also declared to us your love in the Spirit.
  • 1 Thess 3:6-9 : 6 But now that Timothy has come to us from you, and brought us good news of your faith and love, and that you have good remembrance of us always, longing to see us, as we also to see you: 7 Therefore, brothers, we were comforted concerning you in all our affliction and distress by your faith: 8 For now we live, if you stand firm in the Lord. 9 For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice 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 Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You.
  • Rom 1:8-9 : 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, 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, who comforts those who are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus; 7 And not by his coming only, but by the comfort with which he was comforted in you, when he told us of your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced even more.

Similar Verses (AI)

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    4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.

    5 Beloved, you do faithfully whatever you do for the brethren and for strangers;

    6 They have borne witness of your charity before the church: whom if you bring forward on their journey in a godly manner, you will do well:

  • 2 John 1:1-5
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    1 The elder to the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in truth; and not I only, but also all those who have known the truth.

    2 For the sake of the truth, which dwells in us and will be with us forever.

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

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

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

  • 3 John 1:1-2
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    1 The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.

    2 Beloved, I wish above all things that you may prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers.

  • 3 John 1:12
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    12 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.

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

    4 And these things we write to you, that your joy may be full.

  • Phlm 1:5-8
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    5 Hearing of your love and faith, which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints;

    6 That the sharing of your faith may become effective by the acknowledgment of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.

    7 For we have great joy and solace in your love, because the hearts of the saints are refreshed by you, brother.

    8 Therefore, though I might be very bold in Christ to command you to do what is fitting,

  • 3 John 1:8
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    8 We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellow helpers of the truth.

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

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    6 But now that Timothy has come to us from you, and brought us good news of your faith and love, and that you have good remembrance of us always, longing to see us, as we also to see you:

    7 Therefore, brothers, we were comforted concerning you in all our affliction and distress by your faith:

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    3 And I wrote this to you so that when I come, I would not have sorrow from those who ought to bring me joy; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.

  • 2 Tim 1:4
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    4 Greatly desiring to see you, being mindful of your tears, that I may be filled with joy;

  • 2 John 1:12-13
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    12 Having many things to write to you, I did not wish to do so with paper and ink; but I hope to come to you and speak face to face, that our joy may be full.

    13 The children of your chosen sister greet you. Amen.

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    21 But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God.

  • 2 Cor 1:12-13
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    12 For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have conducted ourselves in the world, and more abundantly toward you.

    13 For we write no other things to you than what you read or acknowledge; and I trust you shall acknowledge even to the end;

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    18 My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth.

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    26 That your rejoicing for me may be more abundant in Jesus Christ by my coming to you again.

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    18 What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is preached; and in this I rejoice, yes, and will rejoice.

  • Col 1:6
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    6 Which has come to you, as it is in all the world; and brings forth fruit, as it does also in you, since the day you heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth:

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    14 These things I write to you, hoping to come to you shortly;

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

  • Ps 26:3
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    3 For Your lovingkindness is before my eyes, and I have walked in Your truth.

  • 1 John 2:21
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    21 I have not written to you because you do not know the truth, but because you know it, and that no lie is of the truth.

  • 1 Pet 1:22
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    22 Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart,

  • 1 Cor 13:6
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    6 Does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth;

  • 2 Thess 1:3
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    3 We are bound to thank God always for you, brothers, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all toward each other abounds;

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

  • Col 1:4
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    4 Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love you have for all the saints,

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    1 I speak the truth in Christ, I do not lie, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Spirit,

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    3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,

  • Phil 2:18
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    18 For the same reason, you also should rejoice and rejoice with me.

  • 1 Thess 1:5
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    5 For our gospel came to you not in word only, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and in full conviction; as you know what kind of men we were among you for your sake.

  • 2 Pet 1:12
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    12 Therefore I will not be negligent to always remind you of these things, though you know them and are established in the present truth.