Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. New Living Translation I could have no greater joy than to hear that my children are following the truth. English Standard Version I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. Berean Standard Bible I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. Berean Literal Bible I have no greater joy than these things, that I should hear of my children walking in the truth. King James Bible I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. New King James Version I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. New American Standard Bible I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth. NASB 1995 I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth. NASB 1977 I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth. Legacy Standard Bible I have no greater joy than this, to hear that my children are walking in the truth. Amplified Bible I have no greater joy than this, to hear that my [spiritual] children are living [their lives] in the truth. Christian Standard Bible I have no greater joy than this: to hear that my children are walking in truth. Holman Christian Standard Bible I have no greater joy than this: to hear that my children are walking in the truth. American Standard Version Greater joy have I none than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth. Contemporary English Version Nothing brings me greater happiness than to hear that my children are obeying the truth. English Revised Version Greater joy have I none than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth. GOD'S WORD® Translation Nothing makes me happier than to hear that my children are living according to the truth. Good News Translation Nothing makes me happier than to hear that my children live in the truth. International Standard Version I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are living according to the truth. Majority Standard Bible I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in truth. NET Bible I have no greater joy than this: to hear that my children are living according to the truth. New Heart English Bible I have no greater joy than this, to hear about my children walking in truth. Webster's Bible Translation I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. Weymouth New Testament I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are living in obedience to the truth. World English Bible I have no greater joy than this: to hear about my children walking in truth. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI have no joy greater than these things, that I may hear of my children walking in truth. Berean Literal Bible I have no greater joy than these things, that I should hear of my children walking in the truth. Young's Literal Translation greater than these things I have no joy, that I may hear of my children in truth walking. Smith's Literal Translation I have no joy greater than these that I hear my children walking in truth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI have no greater grace than this, to hear that my children walk in truth. Catholic Public Domain Version I have no greater grace than this, when I hear that my sons are walking in the truth. New American Bible Nothing gives me greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. New Revised Standard Version I have no greater joy than this, to hear that my children are walking in the truth. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI have no greater joy than to hear that my children follow the truth. Aramaic Bible in Plain English For I have no greater joy than this, that I hear that my children are walking in the truth. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentI have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in the truth. Godbey New Testament I have no greater joy than this, that I may hear of my children walking about in truth. Haweis New Testament I have no greater joy than these tidings, that I hear my own children are walking in the truth. Mace New Testament greater joy I cannot have, than to hear that my children are attach'd to the truth. Weymouth New Testament I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are living in obedience to the truth. Worrell New Testament I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth. Worsley New Testament And I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in the truth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Greeting to Gaius from the Elder…3For I was overjoyed when the brothers came and testified about your devotion to the truth, in which you continue to walk. 4I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. 5Beloved, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers, and especially since they are strangers to you.… Cross References 1 John 2:1 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. 1 John 3:18 Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth. 1 John 4:4 You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world. 1 John 5:3 For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome, 2 John 1:4 I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father has commanded us. John 15:10 If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love. John 17:19 For them I sanctify Myself, so that they too may be sanctified by the truth. Philippians 2:2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose. 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20 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? / You are indeed our glory and our joy. 1 Corinthians 4:15 Even if you have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel. 2 Corinthians 6:13 As a fair exchange—I speak as to my children—open wide your hearts also. Ephesians 4:1 As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received: Colossians 1:10 so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, Hebrews 13:17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you. Proverbs 23:24 The father of a righteous man will greatly rejoice, and he who fathers a wise son will delight in him. Treasury of Scripture I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. have. Proverbs 23:24 The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him. that. Isaiah 8:18 Behold, I and the children whom the LORD hath given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the LORD of hosts, which dwelleth in mount Zion. 1 Corinthians 4:15 For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel. Galatians 4:19 My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you, walk. 1 Kings 2:4 That the LORD may continue his word which he spake concerning me, saying, If thy children take heed to their way, to walk before me in truth with all their heart and with all their soul, there shall not fail thee (said he) a man on the throne of Israel. 1 Kings 3:6 And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great kindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day. 2 Kings 20:3 I beseech thee, O LORD, remember now how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore. Jump to Previous Children Follow Greater Hear Joy News Obedience True. Truth Walk Walking WayJump to Next Children Follow Greater Hear Joy News Obedience True. Truth Walk Walking Way3 John 1 1. He commends Gaius for his piety,5. and hospitality, 7. to true preachers; 9. complaining of the unkind dealing of ambitious Diotrephes on the contrary side; 11. whose evil example is not to be followed; 12. and gives special testimony to the good report of Demetrius. I have no greater joy The phrase "I have no greater joy" reflects the deep emotional satisfaction and fulfillment that the Apostle John experiences. The Greek word for "joy" here is "χαρά" (chara), which denotes a profound sense of gladness and delight. In the context of the early church, this joy is not merely personal but is deeply spiritual, rooted in the success and faithfulness of the believers. Historically, the early Christian communities faced numerous challenges, including persecution and doctrinal disputes. Thus, the joy John expresses is not just about personal happiness but is a reflection of the triumph of faith and truth in the lives of his spiritual children. than to hear that my children are walking in the truth Greek I haveἔχω (echō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. no οὐκ (ouk) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. greater μειζοτέραν (meizoteran) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular - Comparative Strong's 3173: Large, great, in the widest sense. joy χαράν (charan) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 5479: Joy, gladness, a source of joy. From chairo; cheerfulness, i.e. Calm delight. than τούτων (toutōn) Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. to ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. hear [that] ἀκούω (akouō) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. my ἐμὰ (ema) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Neuter 1st Person Plural Strong's 1699: My, mine. From the oblique cases of ego; my. children τέκνα (tekna) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 5043: A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child. are walking περιπατοῦντα (peripatounta) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 4043: From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. truth. ἀληθείᾳ (alētheia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 225: From alethes; truth. Links 3 John 1:4 NIV3 John 1:4 NLT 3 John 1:4 ESV 3 John 1:4 NASB 3 John 1:4 KJV 3 John 1:4 BibleApps.com 3 John 1:4 Biblia Paralela 3 John 1:4 Chinese Bible 3 John 1:4 French Bible 3 John 1:4 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 3 John 1:4 I have no greater joy than this (3J iiiJ 3Jn iii jn 3 jo) |
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