For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified of the truth that is in you, even as you walk in the truth.
I have hidden Your Word in my heart, so that I might not sin against You.
And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples and said, (the number of names together was about a hundred and twenty,)
Charity does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices in the truth,
So then as we have time, let us work good toward all, especially toward those of the household of faith.
always in every prayer of mine making my request for you all with joy
for the sake of the truth dwelling in us, and which shall be with us forever.
I rejoiced greatly that I found your children walking in truth, as we have received command from the Father.
Therefore if I come, I will remember his deeds which he does, ranting against us with evil words. And not content with these, neither does he himself receive the brothers. And he forbids those who would, and casts them out of the church.
Beloved, in regard to all things I pray that you prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers.
I have no greater joy than these things, to hear that my children walk in the truth.
Beloved, you do faithfully whatever you work for the brothers and for strangers,