3 John 4-6
Holman Christian Standard Bible
4 I have no greater joy(A) than this: to hear that my children(B) are walking in the truth.
Gaius Commended
5 Dear friend,[a] you are showing faithfulness[b] by whatever you do for the brothers, especially when they are strangers. 6 They have testified to your love in front of the church.(C) You will do well to send them on their journey(D) in a manner worthy of God,(E)
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- 3 John 1:5 Or Beloved
- 3 John 1:5 Lit are doing a faithful thing
3 John 4-6
New International Version
4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children(A) are walking in the truth.(B)
5 Dear friend, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers and sisters,[a](C) even though they are strangers to you.(D) 6 They have told the church about your love. Please send them on their way(E) in a manner that honors(F) God.
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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