3 John 1:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 3 John 1:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
3 John 1:12 is a verse from the book of 3 John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our recor..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
3 John 1:12 — KJV
“Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true.”
— 3 John 1:12 (KJV)
3 John 1:12 in Context — About the Book of 3 John
3 John is the Bible's shortest book — a personal note praising Gaius for hospitality to traveling missionaries and confronting Diotrephes, who loved being first. Its opening prayer is beloved: that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.
Cross-References for 3 John 1:12
“Thou camest down also upon mount Sinai, and spakest with them from heaven, and gavest them right judgments, and true laws, good statutes and commandments: true...: Heb. laws of truth”
Shares key themes with 3 John 1:12: good, men, truth
“There is one alone, and there is not a second; yea, he hath neither child nor brother: yet is there no end of all his labour; neither is his eye satisfied with riches; neither saith he, For whom do I labour, and bereave my soul of good? This is also vanity, yea, it is a sore travail.”
Shares key themes with 3 John 1:12: hath, good, yea
“And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men.”
Shares key themes with 3 John 1:12: men, truth, know
“And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?”
Shares key themes with 3 John 1:12: men, truth, know
“Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go.”
Shares key themes with 3 John 1:12: bear, record, know
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