Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.
Bible References
I
3 John 1:4
I do not have any greater joy than to hear that my [spiritual] children are living according to the truth.
2 John 1:4
I was very happy when I learned that some of your children [i.e., members of the congregation] are living in [harmony with the] truth, just as we have been commanded to do by the Father.
Philippians 1:4
In my every request for all of you, I make it with joy
1 Thessalonians 2:19
For what is [the basis of] our hope, or joy, or crown of honor in the presence of the Lord Jesus when He comes back? [Note: By "crown" Paul alludes to the laurel wreath awarded to the victor in an athletic contest]. Will it not be you people?
When
Romans 1:8
First of all, I want to thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being told about throughout the whole world.
2 Corinthians 7:6
But God, who comforts downhearted people, comforted us [also] by the arrival of Titus.
Ephesians 1:15
For this reason also, since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all of the saints [i.e., God's holy people],
Colossians 1:7
You learned [this truth] from Epaphras, our dearly loved fellow-slave, who is a faithful minister of Christ [to you] on our behalf.
1 Thessalonians 3:6
But now Timothy has returned to us from you and brought us good news about your faith and love, and [reported] that you have good memories of us. [He told us that you are] longing to see us, just as we also long to see you.