3 John 3
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
3 I rejoiced greatly when some of the brothers[a] came and testified to how truly you walk in the truth.(A)
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- 3 The brothers: in this letter, the term may refer to Christians who have been missionaries and received hospitality from Gaius (3 Jn 5–6). Walk in the truth: the common Johannine term to describe Christian living; this description presents Gaius as following the teachings of the Presbyter in contrast to Diotrephes.
3 John 3
New King James Version
3 For I (A)rejoiced greatly when brethren came and testified of the truth that is in you, just as you walk in the truth.
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3 John 3
New International Version
3 It gave me great joy when some believers(A) came and testified about your faithfulness to the truth, telling how you continue to walk in it.(B)
3 John 3
English Standard Version
3 For (A)I rejoiced greatly when the brothers[a] came and testified to your truth, as indeed you are walking in the truth.
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- 3 John 1:3 Or brothers and sisters. In New Testament usage, depending on the context, the plural Greek word adelphoi (translated “brothers”) may refer either to brothers or to brothers and sisters; also verses 5, 10
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