3 John 1:3

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

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].

Cross References

2 John 1:4

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].

2 John 1:2

Because of the Truth which lives and stays on in our hearts and will be with us forever:

Psalm 119:11

Your word have I laid up in my heart, that I might not sin against You.

3 John 1:4

I have no greater joy than this, to hear that my [spiritual] children are living their lives in the Truth.

Philippians 1:4

In every prayer of mine I always make my entreaty and petition for you all with joy (delight).

Acts 1:15

Now on one of those days Peter arose among the brethren, the whole number of whom gathered together was about a hundred and twenty.

1 Corinthians 13:6

It does not rejoice at injustice and unrighteousness, but rejoices when right and truth prevail.

Galatians 6:10

So then, as occasion and opportunity open up to us, let us do good [morally] to all people [not only being useful or profitable to them, but also doing what is for their spiritual good and advantage]. Be mindful to be a blessing, especially to those of the household of faith [those who belong to God's family with you, the believers].

3 John 1:2

Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in every way and [that your body] may keep well, even as [I know] your soul keeps well and prospers.

3 John 1:5

Beloved, it is a fine and faithful work that you are doing when you give any service to the [Christian] brethren, and [especially when they are] strangers.

3 John 1:10

So when I arrive, I will call attention to what he is doing, his boiling over and casting malicious reflections upon us with insinuating language. And not satisfied with that, he refuses to receive and welcome the [missionary] brethren himself, and also interferes with and forbids those who would welcome them, and tries to expel (excommunicate) them from the church.