For I rejoiced greatly when brothers came and testified about your truth, even as you walk in truth.
I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
In these days, Peter stood up in the middle of the disciples (and the number of names was about one hundred and twenty), and said,
doesn’t rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth;
So then, as we have opportunity, let’s do what is good towards all men, and especially towards those who are of the household of the faith.
always in every request of mine on behalf of you all, making my requests with joy,
for the truth’s sake, which remains in us, and it will be with us forever:
I rejoice greatly that I have found some of your children walking in truth, even as we have been commanded by the Father.
Therefore, if I come, I will call attention to his deeds which he does, unjustly accusing us with wicked words. Not content with this, he doesn’t receive the brothers himself, and those who would, he forbids and throws out of the assembly.
Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be healthy, even as your soul prospers.
I have no greater joy than this: to hear about my children walking in truth.
Beloved, you do a faithful work in whatever you accomplish for those who are brothers and strangers.