¶ And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples and said (The number of names were about an hundred and twenty)
3 John 1:3 - William Tyndale New Testament I rejoiced greatly when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, how thou in troth walkest. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. 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]. American Standard Version (1901) For I rejoiced greatly, when brethren came and bare witness unto thy truth, even as thou walkest in truth. Common English Bible I was overjoyed when the brothers and sisters arrived and spoke highly of your faithfulness to the truth, shown by how you live according to the truth. Catholic Public Domain Version I was very glad when the brothers arrived, and when they offered testimony to the truth in you, that you are walking in the truth. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version I was exceedingly glad when the brethren came and gave testimony to the truth in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. |
¶ And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples and said (The number of names were about an hundred and twenty)
While we have therefore time let us do good unto all men, and specially, unto them which are of the household of faith.
for the truth's sake, which remaineth in us, and shall be in us for ever.
¶ I rejoiced greatly, that I found of thy children walking in trough, as we have received a commandment of the father.
wherefore if I come I will declare his deeds which he doeth jesting on us with malicious words, neither is therewith content. Not only he himself receiveth not the brethren: but also he forbiddeth them that would, and thrusteth them out of the congregation.
Wellbeloved I wish in all things that thou prosperedest and faredest well, even as thy soul prospereth.
I have no greater joy than for to hear how that my sons walk in verity.
¶ Dearly beloved thou dost faithfully what soever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers,