3 John 1:3

King James Version (KJV)

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

Translations

3 John 1:3 - Amplified Bible

In fact, I greatly rejoiced when [some of] the brethren from time to time arrived and spoke [so highly] of the sincerity {and} fidelity of your life, as indeed you do live in the Truth [the whole Gospel presents].

3 John 1:3 - American Standard Version

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

3 John 1:3 - Bible in Basic English

For it gave me great joy when some of the brothers came and gave witness that you had the true faith and were walking in the true way.

3 John 1:3 - Darby Bible

For I rejoiced exceedingly when [the] brethren came and bore testimony to thy [holding fast the] truth, even as *thou* walkest in truth.

3 John 1:3 - English Standard Version

For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified to your truth, as indeed you are walking in the truth.

3 John 1:3 - King James Version

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

3 John 1:3 - La Biblia de las Americas

Pues me alegré mucho cuando algunos hermanos vinieron y dieron testimonio de tu verdad, esto es, de còmo andas en la verdad.

3 John 1:3 - The Message

3 John 1:3 - New American Standard Bible

For I was very glad when brethren came and testified to your truth, {that is,} how you are walking in truth.

3 John 1:3 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Pues me alegré mucho cuando algunos hermanos vinieron y dieron testimonio de tu fidelidad a la verdad, esto es, de còmo andas en la verdad.

3 John 1:3 - World English Bible

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

3 John 1:3 - Young's Living Translation

for I rejoiced exceedingly, brethren coming and testifying of the truth in thee, even as thou in truth dost walk;

3 John 1:3 - Additional Comments

See 2 John 4. In verses 1-4 here he mentions loving in truth and walking in truth. See the Truth Quickverse index, and truth.doc.
If those who know you came and testified of your faith and walk, what would they say? Would they react as John was here, rejoicing as to how you are doing?
Note that not only was Gaius serving faithfully, but note how John reacted -- with rejoicing. It should thrill our heart
when we hear of others serving faithfully. This is evidence of your faith.
Love does not envy, but rejoices in the success of others.
As a parent rejoices in the success of their children, so it is with spiritual parents. Do you have children, or are you childless? Do you have others who you've helped and watch grow, in which you rejoice?

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