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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.

KJV

ἐχάρην λίαν ἐρχομένων ἀδελφῶν καὶ μαρτυρούντων σου τῇ ἀληθείᾳ, καθὼς σὺ ἐν ἀληθείᾳ περιπατεῖς.

Greek NT

Gavisus sum valde venientibus fratribus, et testimonium perhibentibus veritati tuæ, sicut tu in veritate ambulas.

Vulgate

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

ASV

I was exceedingly glad when the brethren came and gave testimony to the truth in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.

Douay-Rheims

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In the original Greek

12 distinct Greek words appear in this verse.

καί
kai
conjunction · 8973×
καθώς
kathos
adverb · 181×
λίαν
lian
adverb · 14×
μαρτυρέω
martureo
verb · 76×
περιπατέω
peripateo
verb · 94×
σύ
su
pronoun · 1071×
χαίρω
chairo
verb · 74×
ἀδελφός
adelphos
noun · 343×
ἀλήθεια
aletheia
noun · 109×
ἐν
en
preposition · 2743×
ἔρχομαι
erchomai
verb · 627×
o
article · 19778×

Historic Christian voices

4 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

Cross-references

  • 1Cor 13:6 — Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;
  • 1John 1:8 — If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
  • 1John 2:14 — I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overc
  • 1John 2:24 — Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father.
  • 1Thess 2:19 — For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?
  • 1Thess 3:6 — But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also to see you:
  • 2Cor 7:6 — Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;
  • 2John 1:2 — For the truth’s sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.
  • 2John 1:4 — I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.
  • 2John 1:4 — I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.
  • 3John 1:2 — Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
  • 3John 1:4 — I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
  • Col 1:4 — Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints,
  • Col 1:7 — As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;
  • Eph 1:15 — Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,
  • Phil 1:4 — Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,
  • Phil 1:27 — Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striv
  • Phlm 1:7 — For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.
  • Prov 20:7 — The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.
  • Prov 23:15 — My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.
  • Ps 86:11 — Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.
  • Ps 119:11 — Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
  • Rom 1:8 — First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.
  • Rom 1:12 — That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me.
  • Rom 6:17 — But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.