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3 John 4-6
Living Bible
3 John 4-6
Living Bible
4 I could have no greater joy than to hear such things about my children.
5 Dear friend, you are doing a good work for God in taking care of the traveling teachers and missionaries who are passing through. 6 They have told the church here of your friendship and your loving deeds. I am glad when you send them on their way with a generous gift.
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3 John 4-6
New International Version
3 John 4-6
New International Version
4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children(A) are walking in the truth.(B)
5 Dear friend, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers and sisters,[a](C) even though they are strangers to you.(D) 6 They have told the church about your love. Please send them on their way(E) in a manner that honors(F) God.
Footnotes
- 3 John 1:5 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family.
3 John 4-6
King James Version
3 John 4-6
King James Version
4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
5 Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;
6 Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well:
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3 John 4-6
English Standard Version
3 John 4-6
English Standard Version
4 I have no greater joy than to hear that (A)my children are walking in the truth.
Support and Opposition
5 Beloved, it is a faithful thing you do in all your efforts for (B)these brothers, (C)strangers as they are, 6 who testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on their journey in a manner (D)worthy of God.
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3 John 4-6
New King James Version
3 John 4-6
New King James Version
4 I have no greater (A)joy than to hear that (B)my children walk in [a]truth.
Gaius Commended for Generosity
5 Beloved, you do faithfully whatever you do for the brethren [b]and for strangers, 6 who have borne witness of your love before the church. If you send them forward on their journey in a manner worthy of God, you will do well,
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- 3 John 1:4 NU the truth
- 3 John 1:5 NU and especially for
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