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Nothing gives me greater joy than this, to hear that my children are walking in the truth.

Beloved, when you are doing all that you do for family members, even when they are strangers, you are doing a faithful work. These people have borne witness to your love in the presence of the assembly, and you will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God.

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I have no greater joy than to hear that my children(A) are walking in the truth.(B)

Dear friend, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers and sisters,[a](C) even though they are strangers to you.(D) They have told the church about your love. Please send them on their way(E) in a manner that honors(F) God.

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Footnotes

  1. 3 John 1:5 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family.