3 John 1:3

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for 3 John 1:3

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

I was very glad when the brothers arrived, and when they offered testimony to the truth in you, that you are walking in the truth.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

For I was greatly rejoiced, the brethren coming and testifying to thy truth, as thou walkest about in the truth.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 3 John 1:3

ForG1063ConjunctionIrejoicedG5463Verb greatlyG3029AdverbwhenthebrethrenG80Noun Masculine cameG2064Verb andG2532Conjunction testifiedG3140VerbofthetruthG225Noun FemininethatisintheeG4675evenasG2531Adverb thouG4771 walkestG4043Verb inG1722PrepositionthetruthG225Noun Feminine

Commentary for 3 John 1:3

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

Overview of 3 John 1:3

Summary

Joy from reports of righteous community conduct

Event

Rejoicing over righteous reports

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD