“For I reioyced greatly when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, euen as thou walkest in the trueth.”
1611 King James Version (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.
- King James Version
For I was very glad when brethren came and testified to your truth, {that is,} how you are walking in truth.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For I rejoiced greatly, when brethren came and bare witness unto thy truth, even as thou walkest in truth.
- American Standard Version (1901)
For it gave me great joy when some of the brothers came and gave witness that you had the true faith and were walking in the true way.
- Basic English Bible
For I rejoiced exceedingly when [the] brethren came and bore testimony to thy [holding fast the] truth, even as *thou* walkest in truth.
- Darby Bible
For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.
- Webster's Bible
For it is an intense joy to me when brethren come and bear witness to your fidelity to the truth--that you live in obedience to the truth.
- Weymouth Bible
For I rejoiced greatly, when brothers came and testified about your truth, even as you walk in truth.
- World English Bible
Y ioyede greetli, for britheren camen, and baren witnessing to thi treuthe, `as thou walkist in treuthe.
- Wycliffe Bible
for I rejoiced exceedingly, brethren coming and testifying of the truth in thee, even as thou in truth dost walk;
- Youngs Literal Bible
Wesley's Notes for 3 John 1:3
1:3 For - I know thou usest all thy talents to his glory. The truth that is in thee - The true faith and love.
People's Bible Notes for 3 John 1:3
3Jo 1:3 For I rejoiced greatly. Certain brethren had been where Gaius lived, had enjoyed his hospitality and had spoken well of him to John on their return.