3 John
Inspired Version (1:1)
The elder unto the well beloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth:
Greek (1:1)
KJV (1:1)
The elder unto the well-beloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.
Inspired Version (1:2)
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
Greek (1:2)
KJV (1:2)
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
Inspired Version (1:3)
For I rejoiced greatly when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.
Greek (1:3)
KJV (1:3)
For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.
Inspired Version (1:4)
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
Greek (1:4)
KJV (1:4)
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
Inspired Version (1:5)
Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren and to strangers,
Greek (1:5)
KJV (1:5)
Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;
Inspired Version (1:6)
Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church, whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well,
Greek (1:6)
KJV (1:6)
Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well:
Inspired Version (1:7)
Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.
Greek (1:7)
KJV (1:7)
Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.
Inspired Version (1:8)
We, therefore, ought to receive such, that we might be fellow helpers to the truth.
Greek (1:8)
KJV (1:8)
We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellow helpers to the truth.
Inspired Version (1:9)
I wrote unto the church; but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the pre-eminence among them, receiveth us not.
Greek (1:9)
KJV (1:9)
I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the pre-eminence among them, receiveth us not.
Inspired Version (1:10)
Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words; and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.
Greek (1:10)
διὰ (Because of) τοῦτο (this), ἐὰν (if) ἔλθω (I might come), ὑπομνήσω (I will bring to remembrance) αὐτοῦ (of him) τὰ (the) ἔργα (works) ἃ (which) ποιεῖ (he is doing), λόγοις (with words) πονηροῖς (evil) φλυαρῶν (prating against) ἡμᾶς (us); καὶ (and) μὴ (not) ἀρκούμενος (being satisfied) ἐπὶ (with) τούτοις (these), οὔτε (neither) αὐτὸς (himself) ἐπιδέχεται (he receives) τοὺς (the) ἀδελφοὺς (brothers), καὶ (and) τοὺς (those) βουλομένους (purposing), κωλύει (he forbids), καὶ (and) ἐκ (from) τῆς (the) ἐκκλησίας (church) ἐκβάλλει (he casts them out).
KJV (1:10)
Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.
Inspired Version (1:11)
Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God; but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.
Greek (1:11)
KJV (1:11)
Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.
Inspired Version (1:12)
Demetrius hath good report of all men and of the truth itself; yea, and we also bare record, and ye know that our record is true.
Greek (1:12)
Δημητρίῳ (To Demetrius) μεμαρτύρηται (witness has been given) ὑπὸ (by) πάντων (all), καὶ (and) ὑπὸ (by) αὐτῆς (itself) τῆς (the) ἀληθείας (truth); καὶ (and) ἡμεῖς (we) δὲ (also) μαρτυροῦμεν (bear witness), καὶ (and) οἶδας (you know) ὅτι (that) ἡ (the) μαρτυρία (testimony) ἡμῶν (of us) ἀληθής (true) ἐστιν (is).
KJV (1:12)
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.
Inspired Version (1:13)
I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee;
Greek (1:13)
KJV (1:13)
I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee:
Inspired Version (1:14)
But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee. Greet the friends by name.
Greek (1:14)
KJV (1:14)
But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee. Greet the friends by name.