3 John 4-6
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
4 No greater joy can I have than this, to hear that my children follow the truth.
5 Beloved, it is a loyal thing you do when you render any service to the brethren, especially to strangers, 6 who have testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on their journey as befits God’s service.
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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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