Verse

3 John 1:4

A church father on this verse
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. "no greater joy than." The term "greater" (µειζοτέραν) according to the practice of the Greek language is not a suitable comparative expression, but it is placed as if seeking a more fervent exaggeration, and thus the comparative is formed f…
Oecumenius, 6th c. — Commentary on 3 John
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4I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.

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2Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

3For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.

3 John 1:4

5Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;

6Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well:

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