3 John 1:12
1:11 Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true.
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Demetrius has the testimony of all, and of the truth itself; yes, we also testify, and you know that our testimony is true.
Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true.
Demetrius has good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yes, and we also bear record; and you know that our record is true.
What does 3 John 1:12 mean?
3 John 1:12 is a verse in the book of 3 John, in the New Testament. In the original Greek, key words include Δημήτριος (Demetrios), μαρτυρέω (martureo), ὑπό (hupo). It connects to 13 cross-referenced passages elsewhere in Scripture.
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Related passages from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
With him will I speak mouth to mouth, even apparently, and not in dark speeches; and the similitude of the LORD shall he behold: wherefore then were ye not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?
John 15:11These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.
John 16:12I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.
John 16:24Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.
John 17:13And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves.
Romans 15:24Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your company. with: Gr. with you
1 Corinthians 16:5Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia.
2 Timothy 1:4Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy; Greatly: or, remembering thy tears, I greatly desire to see thee that
Philemon 1:22But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.
Hebrews 13:19But I beseech you the rather to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.
Hebrews 13:23Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you.
1 John 1:4And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full.
3 John 1:13I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee:
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Other verses that share key original-language words with 3 John 1:12.
Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men.
Matthew 2:3When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.
Matthew 1:11And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon: Josias: some read, Josias begat Jakim, and Jakim begat Jechonias
Matthew 1:19Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.
Matthew 1:2Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;
Matthew 1:21And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. JESUS: that is, Saviour, Heb
Matthew 1:24Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:
Matthew 2:13And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.
Frequently asked questions
What does 3 John 1:12 say?
3 John 1:12 (King James Version) reads: "Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true."
Is 3 John 1:12 in the Old or New Testament?
3 John 1:12 is in the New Testament of the Bible, in the book of 3 John.
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