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Johannine Epsitles (1-3 John) Truth Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter: Verse)

Quote #7

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 have no greater joy than this, to hear that my children are walking in the truth […] Therefore we ought to support [the friends], so that we may become co-workers with the truth. (3 John 1:3-4, 8, NRSV)

I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth […] We therefore ought to receive [the friends], that we might be fellow helpers to the truth. (3 John 1:3-4, 8, KJV)

The elder receives the good word about Gaius: he also hasn't strayed from the path of truth.