Read 3 John 1

World English Bible · 14 verses

1. ¹ The elder to Gaius the beloved, whom I love in truth.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
2. ² Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be healthy, even as your soul prospers.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
3. ³ For I rejoiced greatly when brothers came and testified about your truth, even as you walk in truth.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
4. ⁴ I have no greater joy than this: to hear about my children walking in truth.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
5. ⁵ Beloved, you do a faithful work in whatever you accomplish for those who are brothers and strangers.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
6. ⁶ They have testified about your love before the assembly. You will do well to send them forward on their journey in a way worthy of God,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
7. ⁷ because for the sake of the Name they went out, taking nothing from the Gentiles.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
8. ⁸ We therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow workers for the truth.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
9. ⁹ I wrote to the assembly, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, doesn’t accept what we say.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
10. ¹⁰ Therefore, if I come, I will call attention to his deeds which he does, unjustly accusing us with wicked words. Not content with this, he doesn’t receive the brothers himself, and those who would, he forbids and throws out of the assembly.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
11. ¹¹ Beloved, don’t imitate that which is evil, but that which is good. He who does good is of God. He who does evil hasn’t seen God.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
12. ¹² Demetrius has the testimony of all, and of the truth itself; yes, we also testify, and you know that our testimony is true.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
13. ¹³ I had many things to write to you, but I am unwilling to write to you with ink and pen;This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
14. ¹⁴ but I hope to see you soon. Then we will speak face to face. Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends by name.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

Scripture: World English Bible, public domain, eBible.org