3 John 1:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

It makes me very happy when the Lord's followers come by and speak openly of how you obey the truth.

Cross References

Psalm 119:11

I treasure your word above all else; it keeps me from sinning against you.

Acts 1:15

One day there were about a hundred and twenty of the Lord's followers meeting together, and Peter stood up to speak to them.

1 Corinthians 13:6

Love rejoices in the truth, but not in evil.

Galatians 6:10

We should help people whenever we can, especially if they are followers of the Lord.

Philippians 1:4

And whenever I mention you in my prayers, it makes me happy.

2 John 1:2

We love you because the truth is now in our hearts, and it will be there for ever.

2 John 1:4

I was very glad to learn that some of your children are obeying the truth, as the Father told us to do.

3 John 1:10

So if I come, I will remind him of how he has been attacking us with gossip. Not only has he been doing this, but he refuses to welcome any of the Lord's followers who come by. And when other church members want to welcome them, he puts them out of the church.

3 John 1:2

dear friend, and I pray that all goes well for you. I hope that you are as strong in body, as I know you are in spirit.

3 John 1:4

Nothing brings me greater happiness than to hear that my children are obeying the truth.

3 John 1:5

Dear friend, you have always been faithful in helping other followers of the Lord, even the ones you didn't know before.