2 John 1:4 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

⁴ I was very happy when I learned that my children [i.e., members of the congregation there] are living in [harmony with the] truth, just as we have been commanded to do by the Father.

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁴ I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁴ I was greatly delighted to find some of your children walking (living) in [the] Truth, just as we have been commanded by the Father [Himself].

American Standard Version (1901)

⁴ I rejoice greatly that I have found certain of thy children walking in truth, even as we received commandment from the Father.

Common English Bible

⁴ I was overjoyed to find some of your children living in the truth, just as we had been commanded by the Father.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁴ I was very glad because I discovered some of your sons walking in the truth, just as we received the commandment from the Father.

2 John 1:4 Cross References

Ephesians 5:8

for you people were once darkness [i.e., when living in sin], but now you are light in [fellowship with] the Lord. [So], live like people who belong to light [i.e., who live godly lives],

Ephesians 5:2

Live in a loving way, just like Christ loved us and gave Himself up [to die] for us as an offering and fragrant smelling sacrifice to God.

1 John 2:6

The person who claims he is continuing to live in [fellowship with] Jesus should also live the way He did.

Philippians 4:10

I am rejoicing very much in [fellowship with] the Lord that now, after some time, you people have revived your concern for me. Actually, you were concerned, but lacked the opportunity [to show it].

Galatians 2:14

But, when I saw that they did not act in harmony with [the principles of] the truth of the Gospel [message], I said to Cephas in front of everyone, “If you, being a Jew, act like a Gentile [by showing such discrimination], how do you expect to persuade Gentiles to live like Jews [i.e., like Christian Jews who are taught to love all people]?”

1 Corinthians 13:6

[Love] is not glad about the evil [that people do], but is glad about the truth [i.e., the good in their lives].