3 John 1:12

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.

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Referenced Verses

  • 1 Tim 3:7 : 7 And he must be well thought of by those outside the faith, so that he may not fall into disgrace and be caught by the devil’s trap.
  • John 21:24 : 24 A Final Note This is the disciple who testifies about these things and has written these things, and we know that his testimony is true.
  • John 19:35 : 35 And the person who saw it has testified(and his testimony is true, and he knows that he is telling the truth), so that you also may believe.
  • Acts 10:22 : 22 They said,“Cornelius the centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man, well spoken of by the whole Jewish nation, was directed by a holy angel to summon you to his house and to hear a message from you.”
  • Acts 22:12 : 12 A man named Ananias, a devout man according to the law, well spoken of by all the Jews who live there,
  • 1 Thess 4:12 : 12 In this way you will live a decent life before outsiders and not be in need.

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    3For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified to your truth, just as you are living according to the truth.

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    5The Charge to Gaius Dear friend, you demonstrate faithfulness by whatever you do for the brothers(even though they are strangers).

    6They have testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God.

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    10You are witnesses, and so is God, as to how holy and righteous and blameless our conduct was toward you who believe.

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    11Dear friend, do not imitate what is bad but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does what is bad has not seen God.

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