3 John 1
World English Bible (WEB) • 14 verses
1The elder to Gaius the beloved, whom I love in truth.
2Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be healthy, even as your soul prospers.
Related2 Peter 1:3-9 · 2 Peter 3:18 · Colossians 1:4-6 · 1 Peter 4:8 · Psalms 20:1-5 · 1 Thessalonians 2:13-14
3For I rejoiced greatly when brothers came and testified about your truth, even as you walk in truth.
Related2 John 1:4 · 1 Thessalonians 3:6-9 · 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20 · 2 John 1:2 · Psalms 119:11 · 3 John 1:4
4I have no greater joy than this: to hear about my children walking in truth.
5Beloved, you do a faithful work in whatever you accomplish for those who are brothers and strangers.
RelatedGalatians 6:10 · Colossians 3:17 · Luke 16:10-12 · Luke 12:42 · 2 Corinthians 4:1-3 · Matthew 24:45
6They have testified about your love before the assembly. You will do well to send them forward on their journey in a way worthy of God,
Related1 Thessalonians 2:12 · Titus 3:13 · Acts 15:3 · Philemon 1:5-7 · Colossians 1:10 · Philippians 4:14
7because for the sake of the Name they went out, taking nothing from the Gentiles.
Related2 Corinthians 4:5 · 2 Kings 5:15-16 · Revelation 2:3 · 2 Corinthians 12:13 · Colossians 1:24 · 1 Corinthians 9:18
8We therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow workers for the truth.
Related1 Corinthians 16:10-11 · 1 Corinthians 3:5-9 · 2 Corinthians 7:2-3 · 2 Corinthians 6:1 · 1 Thessalonians 3:2 · Philippians 4:3
9I wrote to the assembly, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, doesn’t accept what we say.
10Therefore, if I come, I will call attention to his deeds which he does, unjustly accusing us with wicked words. Not content with this, he doesn’t receive the brothers himself, and those who would, he forbids and throws out of the assembly.
11Beloved, don’t imitate that which is evil, but that which is good. He who does good is of God. He who does evil hasn’t seen God.
12Demetrius has the testimony of all, and of the truth itself; yes, we also testify, and you know that our testimony is true.
13I had many things to write to you, but I am unwilling to write to you with ink and pen;
Related2 John 1:12
14but I hope to see you soon. Then we will speak face to face. Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends by name.
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