Bible verse

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.

3 John 1:3 · BSB

3 John 1:3 in context

The verses around it, from 3 John 1.

1 The elder, To the beloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth:

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

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

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

5 Beloved, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers, and especially since they are strangers to you.

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

7 For they went out on behalf of the Name, accepting nothing from the Gentiles.

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3 John 1:3 in other translations

KJV

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

ASV

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

ERV

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

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