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.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — The author addresses a specific recipient ("you") at the moment traveling companions arrive to report on the recipient's daily conduct.

The words — μαρτυρούντων (marturountōn) = those bearing witness.

The thread — The motif of rejoicing at reports of faithful conduct runs through 2 John 1:4 and 1 Thessalonians 3:6.

Why it lands — The text records the author’s rejoicing over testimony of consistent obedience to revealed teaching. It requires the reader to align outward actions with inward confession.

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The Greek words

ἐχάρηνecharēnI rejoiced γὰρgarfor λίανlianexceedingly ἐρχομένωνerchomenōnwhen were coming ἀδελφῶνadelphōn[the] brothers καὶkaiand μαρτυρούντωνmarturountōnthose bearing witness σουsoufrom you τῇtēato the ἀληθείᾳ,alētheiato truth,καθὼςkathōseven as σὺsuyou yourself ἐνenin ἀληθείᾳalētheiatruth περιπατεῖς.peripateisare walking.

King James Version

For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.

Cross-references

2 John 1:4 I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father has commanded us.
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.
Psalms 119:11 I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.
Romans 1:8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being proclaimed all over the world.
2 Corinthians 7:6 But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus,
1 Thessalonians 2:19 After all, who is our hope, our joy, our crown of boasting, if it is not you yourselves in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming?
2 John 1:2 because of the truth that abides in us and will be with us forever:
3 John 1:4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.
Ephesians 1:15 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints,
Philippians 1:4 In every prayer for all of you, I always pray with joy,