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3 John 4-6
Contemporary English Version
3 John 4-6
Contemporary English Version
4 Nothing brings me greater happiness than to hear that my children[a] are obeying the truth.
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5 Dear friend, you have always been faithful in helping other followers of the Lord, even the ones you didn't know before. 6 They have told the church about your love. They say you were good enough to welcome them and to send them on their mission in a way God's servants deserve.
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- 4 children: Probably persons that the leader had led to be followers of the Lord.
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.
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