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3 John 3-5
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
3 John 3-5
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
3 For I rejoiced greatly while brothers were coming and testifying concerning your truth— how[a] you are walking in the truth. 4 I have no joy greater than these things: that I may be hearing-of my children walking in the truth.
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5 Beloved, you are doing a faithful thing— whatever you may accomplish[b]— for the brothers (and this, for strangers!)
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- 3 John 1:3 Or, just as, in as much as.
- 3 John 1:5 Or, do, carry out, work out.
3 John 3-5
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3 John 3-5
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3 It gave me great joy when some believers(A) came and testified about your faithfulness to the truth, telling how you continue to walk in it.(B) 4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children(C) are walking in the truth.(D)
5 Dear friend, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers and sisters,[a](E) even though they are strangers to you.(F)
Footnotes
- 3 John 1:5 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family.
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