3 John 1:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 3 John 1:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
3 John 1:3 is a verse from the book of 3 John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
3 John 1:3 — KJV
“For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.”
— 3 John 1:3 (KJV)
3 John 1:3 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 1:3
“Whereas thou camest but yesterday, should I this day make thee go up and down with us? seeing I go whither I may, return thou, and take back thy brethren: mercy and truth be with thee. go up...: Heb. wander in going”
Shares key themes with 3 John 1:3: brethren, came, truth
“And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be the LORD this day, which hath given unto David a wise son over this great people.”
Shares key themes with 3 John 1:3: rejoiced, greatly, came
“And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening.”
Shares key themes with 3 John 1:3: came, testified, even
“For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life:”
Shares key themes with 3 John 1:3: brethren, came, even
“For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews:”
Shares key themes with 3 John 1:3: brethren, came, even
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