3 John 1:2
1 The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
3 For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.
4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- 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)
Original text and word study
Cross references
2 Peter 1:3–9
According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:
Read in context2 Peter 3:18
But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.
Read in contextColossians 1:4–6
Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints,
Read in context1 Peter 4:8
And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
Read in contextPsalms 20:1–5
The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;
Read in context1 Thessalonians 2:13–14
For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.
Read in context2 Thessalonians 1:3
We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth;
Read in context1 Thessalonians 1:3–10
Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father;
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