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3 John 1:3
For it gave me great joy when some of the brothers came and gave witness that you had the true faith and were walking in the true way.
3 John 1:3 · Bible in Basic English
3 John 1:3 in other translations
For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.
For I was overjoyed when the brothers came and testified about your devotion to the truth, in which you continue to walk.
For I rejoiced greatly when brothers came and testified about your truth, even as you walk in truth.
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In context
1 I, a ruler in the church, send word to the well loved Gaius, for whom I have true love.
2 My loved one, it is my prayer that you may do well in all things, and be healthy in body, even as your soul does well.
3 For it gave me great joy when some of the brothers came and gave witness that you had the true faith and were walking in the true way.
4 I have no greater joy than to have news that my children are walking in the true way.
5 My loved one, you are doing a good work in being kind to those brothers who come from other places;
6 Who have given witness to the church of your love for them: and you will do well to send them on their way well cared for, as is right for servants of God:
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