3 John 12-14
Revised Standard Version
12 Deme′trius has testimony from every one, and from the truth itself; I testify to him too, and you know my testimony is true.
Final Greetings
13 I had much to write to you, but I would rather not write with pen and ink; 14 I hope to see you soon, and we will talk together face to face.
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3 John 12-14
New International Version
12 Demetrius is well spoken of by everyone(A)—and even by the truth itself. We also speak well of him, and you know that our testimony is true.(B)
13 I have much to write you, but I do not want to do so with pen and ink. 14 I hope to see you soon, and we will talk face to face.(C)
3 John 12-14
King James Version
12 Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true.
13 I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee:
14 But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee. Greet the friends by name.
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3 John 12-14
English Standard Version
12 Demetrius (A)has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself. We also add our testimony, and (B)you know that our testimony is true.
Final Greetings
13 (C)I had much to write to you, but I would rather not write with pen and ink. 14 I hope to see you soon, and we will talk face to face.
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