3 John 1:4

4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.

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3 John 1:4 in Other Translations

KJV
4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
ESV
4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.
NLT
4 I could have no greater joy than to hear that my children are following the truth.
MSG
4 Nothing could make me happier than getting reports that my children continue diligently in the way of Truth!
CSB
4 I have no greater joy than this: to hear that my children are walking in the truth.

3 John 1:4 In-Context

2 Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.
3 It gave me great joy when some believers came and testified about your faithfulness to the truth, telling how you continue to walk in it.
4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.
5 Dear friend, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers and sisters, even though they are strangers to you.
6 They have told the church about your love. Please send them on their way in a manner that honors God.

Cross References 2

  • 1. 1 Corinthians 4:15; S 1 John 2:1
  • 2. ver 3
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