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3 John 1:2

Sickness and healingPrayerLove for othersMoney and wealth

1 The elder, To the beloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth:

Beloved, I pray that in every way you may prosper and enjoy good health, as your soul also prospers.

3 For I was overjoyed when the brothers came and testified about your devotion to the truth, in which you continue to walk.

4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.

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BSB
Beloved, I pray that in every way you may prosper and enjoy good health, as your soul also prospers.
KJV
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
WEB
Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be healthy, even as your soul prospers.
ASV
Beloved, I pray that in all things thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
DARBY
Beloved, I desire that in all things thou shouldest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospers.
BLB
Beloved, concerning all things I pray you to prosper and to be in good health, just as your soul prospers.
ÅB
Du elskede! jeg ønsker at du i alle deler må ha det godt og være ved god helse, slik som din sjel har det godt.
OTB
Kjære venn, jeg ber om at du må ha fremgang på alle måter og være ved god helse, slik som din sjel har det godt.
B1930
Du elskede! jeg ønsker at du i alle deler må ha det godt og være ved god helse, likesom din sjel har det godt.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • 2 Peter 1:3–9

    His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.

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  • 2 Peter 3:18

    But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.

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  • Colossians 1:4–6

    because we have heard about your faith in Christ Jesus and your love for all the saints—

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  • 1 Peter 4:8

    Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

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  • Psalms 20:1–5

    May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.

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  • 1 Thessalonians 2:13–14

    And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as the true word of God—the word which is now at work in you who believe.

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  • 2 Thessalonians 1:3

    We are obligated to thank God for you all the time, brothers, as is fitting, because your faith is growing more and more, and your love for one another is increasing.

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  • 1 Thessalonians 1:3–10

    and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

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