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3 John 3
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 rejoiced greatly, when brethren came and bare witness unto thy truth, even as thou walkest in truth.
For I was greatly pleased when [some of the] brothers came [from time to time] and testified to your [faithfulness to the] truth [of the gospel message], that is, how you are walking in truth.
In fact, I greatly rejoiced when [some of] the brethren from time to time arrived and spoke [so highly] of the sincerity and fidelity of your life, as indeed you do live in the Truth [the whole Gospel presents].
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 very glad when fellow believers came and testified to your fidelity to the truth—how you are walking in truth.
I was overjoyed when the brothers and sisters arrived and spoke highly of your faithfulness to the truth, shown by how you live according to the truth.
For I was so happy when some brothers came and testified how faithful you are to the truth, as you continue living in the truth.
It makes me very happy when the Lord's followers come by and speak openly of how you obey the truth.
For I rejoiced exceedingly when [the] brethren came and bore testimony to thy [holding fast the] truth, even as *thou* walkest in truth.
For I rejoiced greatly while brothers were coming and testifying concerning your truth— how you are walking in the truth.
I was exceedingly glad when the brethren came and gave testimony to the truth in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.
Some believers came and told me about the truth in your life. They told me that you continue to follow the way of truth. This made me very happy.
I was very happy when I heard news about you. Some Christian friends came here to tell me about you. They said that you are living in a good way. That is the way that God's true message tells us to live.
Indeed, I was overjoyed when brothers came and testified to your truthfulness because you are walking in the truth.
For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified to your truth, as indeed you are walking in the truth.
For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified to your truth, as indeed you are walking in the truth.
[L For] I was very happy when some brothers and sisters came and ·told me [testified] about the truth in your life and how you are ·following [L walking in] the way of truth [2 John 4].
For I rejoiceth greatly when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, how thou walkest in the truth.
I was very happy when some believers came and told us that you are living according to the truth.
I was so happy when some Christians arrived and told me how faithful you are to the truth—just as you always live in the truth.
For I was very glad when some brothers came and testified to your faithfulness to the truth—how you are walking in the truth.
Some brothers in Christ came and told me about the truth in your life. They said that you are following the way of truth. This made me very happy.
I was overjoyed when some brothers arrived and testified about your truthfulness and how you live according to the truth.
My heartfelt prayer for you, my very dear friend, is that you may be as healthy and prosperous in every way are you are in soul. I was delighted when the brothers arrived and spoke so highly of the sincerity of your life—obviously you are living in the truth. Nothing brings me greater joy nowadays than hearing that “my children” are living “in the truth”.
¶ For I rejoiced greatly when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou dost walk in the truth.
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 rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.
For I rejoiced greatly when brothers came and bore witness to your truth, that is, how you are walking in truth.
For I rejoiced exceedingly when the brothers came and testified to your truth, just as you are walking in the truth.
Some of the brothers traveling by have made me very happy by telling me that your life stays clean and true and that you are living by the standards of the Gospel.
The Pastor, to my good friend Gaius: How truly I love you! We’re the best of friends, and I pray for good fortune in everything you do, and for your good health—that your everyday affairs prosper, as well as your soul! I was most happy when some friends arrived and brought the news that you persist in following the way of Truth. Nothing could make me happier than getting reports that my children continue diligently in the way of Truth!
For I greatly rejoiced when brothers came and testified of the truth that is in you, just as you walk in the truth.
For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified to your fidelity to the truth, as indeed you do walk in the truth.
I was very happy when some believers came and told us that you are living according to the truth.
I rejoiced greatly when some of the brothers came and testified to how truly you walk in the truth.
For I was overjoyed when brothers came and testified to your truth, that is, how you are walking in truth.
For I was very glad when brethren came and testified to your truth, that is, how you are walking in truth.
I rejoiced greatly when some of the brethren arrived and related how faithful you are to the truth, and that you continue to walk in the truth.
I was very happy when some brothers and sisters came and told me about the truth in your life and how you are following the way of truth.
For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified to your truth, just as you are living according to the truth.
Some believers came to me and told me that you are faithful to the truth. They told me that you continue to live by it. This news gave me great joy.
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.
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.
For I rejoiced greatly when brethren came and testified of the truth that is in you, just as you walk in the truth.
I was very happy when some Christians came and told me about how you are following the truth.
Some of the traveling teachers recently returned and made me very happy by telling me about your faithfulness and that you are living according to the truth.
I rejoiced greatly when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in you, how you walk in truth.
I was overjoyed when some of the friends arrived and testified to your faithfulness to the truth, namely, how you walk in the truth.
I was overjoyed when some of the friends arrived and testified to your faithfulness to the truth, namely, how you walk in the truth.
I was overjoyed when some of the friends arrived and testified to your faithfulness to the truth, namely how you walk in the truth.
For I was overjoyed when some brothers and sisters arrived and testified to your faithfulness to the truth, how you walk in the truth.
I was absolutely delighted, you see, when some of the family arrived and bore witness to your truthfulness, since clearly you are walking in the truth.
For I had simcha gedola (much joy) when the Achim b’Moshiach arrived [here] and gave eidus (testimony) of you being in HaEmes (the Truth), just as your walk is halakhah b’Derech Emes (conduct in the Way of Truth).
For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified of the truth that is in you; how you walk in the truth.
For I greatly rejoiced when some of the brethren arrived and testified to the truth of your life, as indeed you do follow the truth.
For I greatly rejoiced when some of the brethren arrived and testified to the truth of your life, as indeed you do follow the truth.
For I was overjoyed when some brethren came and testified of the truth in you—how you are walking in truth.
I was thrilled when the brothers and sisters came and told me stories of your faithfulness as you continue to walk in the truth.
For I rejoiced greatly when brothers came and testified about your truth, even as you walk in truth.
I was very happy when the brothers came and told me that you have been true. They said you are really living the right way.
I joyed [full] greatly, for brethren came, and bare witnessing to thy truth, as thou walkest in truth.
for I rejoiced exceedingly, brethren coming and testifying of the truth in thee, even as thou in truth dost walk;
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