3 John 1:3

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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.

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1 Thessalonians 3:6

Bible References

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greater joy I cannot have, than to hear that my children are attach'd to the truth.

It was a great satisfaction to me, to see the conduct of your children, was so agreeable to the directions, we received from the father.

and I never pray without praying for you all with joy, for your liberality to the gospel,

for what can be our hope, or joy, what can crown our pretensions, unless it be you, when we shall appear before the Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?

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First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is celebrated through the whole world.

nevertheless, God who comforteth those that are cast down, gave me comfort by the arrival of Titus: not barely by his presence,

Wherefore having heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and of your love to all christians,

which you heard was offer'd to you, by the instructions of Epaphras, our dear fellow-servant, who is to you a faithful minister of Christ:

but Timothy, upon his arrival here from you, brings us the agreeable news of the perseverance of your faith and charity, that you always make honourable mention of us, and that you desire to see us as ardently as we do to see you.