2 John 1:4

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 John 1:4

BSB

I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father has commanded us.

AKJV

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

CPDV

I was very glad because I discovered some of your sons walking in the truth, just as we received the commandment from the Father.

ERV

I rejoice greatly that I have found certain of thy children walking in truth, even as we received commandment from the Father.

NHEB

I rejoice greatly that I have found some of your children walking in truth, even as we have been commanded by the Father.

SMT

I was greatly rejoiced that I found of thy children walking about in the truth, as we received a command from the Father.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 John 1:4

IrejoicedG5463Verb greatlyG3029Adverb thatG3754ConjunctionIfoundG2147Verb ofG1537Preposition thyG4675 childrenG5043Noun Neuter walkingG4043Verb inG1722Preposition truthG225Noun Feminine asG2531AdverbwehavereceivedG2983VerbacommandmentG1785Noun Feminine fromG3844PrepositiontheFatherG3962Noun Masculine

Commentary for 2 John 1:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 John 1:4

Summary

Writer joyful about righteous community members

Event

Rejoicing over faithful children

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD