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2 John 1:4
I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father has commanded us.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The author addresses the recipient of this letter, recording his reaction upon observing the spiritual conduct of some members within the community.
The words — Ἐχάρην (Echarēn) means I rejoiced, and εὕρηκα (heurēka) means I have found, capturing the author's direct observation of the believers' behavior.
The thread — The pattern of walking in truth recurs in 3 John 1:3, where visitors report the same devotion, and Ephesians 5:8, which links walking to the identity of being light in the Lord.
Why it lands — The verse demands that readers measure their daily actions against explicit divine command rather than subjective preference.
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The Greek words
King James Version
I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.
Cross-references
- 3 John 1:3 For I was overjoyed when the brothers came and testified about your devotion to the truth, in which you continue to walk.
- Ephesians 5:8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,
- Hosea 14:9 Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right, and the righteous walk in them but the rebellious stumble in them.
- Ephesians 5:2 and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.
- 1 John 2:6 Whoever claims to abide in Him must walk as Jesus walked.
- 1 John 1:6 If we say we have fellowship with Him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth.
- Malachi 2:6 True instruction was in his mouth, and nothing false was found on his lips. He walked with Me in peace and uprightness, and he turned many from iniquity.
- 1 Thessalonians 3:6 But just now, Timothy has returned from his visit with the good news about your faith, your love, and the fond memories you have preserved, longing to see us just as we long to see you.
- Galatians 2:14 When I saw that they were not walking in line with the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas in front of them all, “If you, who are a Jew, live like a Gentile and not like a Jew, how can you compel the Gentiles to live like Jews?”
- Philippians 4:10 Now I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.