3 John 1

3 John 1:1

AMP: The elder [of the church addresses this letter] to the beloved and esteemed Gaius, whom I love in truth.

ASV: The elder unto Gaius the beloved, whom I love in truth.

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

DARBY: The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth.

DRA: The ancient to the dearly beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth.

KJV: The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.

3 John 1:2

AMP: Beloved, I pray that in every way you may succeed and prosper and be in good health [physically], just as [I know] your soul prospers [spiritually].

ASV: Beloved, I pray that in all things thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

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

DARBY: Beloved, I desire that in all things thou shouldest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospers.

DRA: Dearly beloved, concerning all things I make it my prayer that thou mayest proceed prosperously, and fare well as thy soul doth prosperously.

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

3 John 1:3

AMP: For I was greatly pleased when [some of the] brothers came [from time to time] and testified to your [faithfulness to the] truth [of the gospel message], that is, how you are walking in truth.

ASV: For I rejoiced greatly, when brethren came and bare witness unto thy truth, even as thou walkest in truth.

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

DARBY: For I rejoiced exceedingly when [the] brethren came and bore testimony to thy [holding fast the] truth, even as *thou* walkest in truth.

DRA: I was exceedingly glad when the brethren came and gave testimony to the truth in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.

KJV: For 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

AMP: I have no greater joy than this, to hear that my [spiritual] children are living [their lives] in the truth.

ASV: Greater joy have I none than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth.

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

DARBY: I have no greater joy than these things that I hear of my children walking in the truth.

DRA: I have no greater grace than this, to hear that my children walk in truth.

KJV: I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.

3 John 1:5

AMP: Beloved, you are acting faithfully in what you are providing for the brothers, and especially when they are strangers;

ASV: Beloved, thou doest a faithful work in whatsoever thou doest toward them that are brethren and strangers withal;

BSB: Beloved, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers, and especially since they are strangers to you.

DARBY: Beloved, thou doest faithfully [in] whatever thou mayest have wrought towards the brethren and that strangers,

DRA: Dearly beloved, thou dost faithfully whatever thou dost for the brethren, and that for strangers,

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

3 John 1:6

AMP: and they have testified before the church of your love and friendship. You will do well to [assist them and] send them on their way in a manner worthy of God.

ASV: who bare witness to thy love before the church: whom thou wilt do well to set forward on their journey worthily of God:

BSB: They have testified to the church about your love. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God.

DARBY: (who have witnessed of thy love before [the] assembly,) in setting forward whom on their journey worthily of God, thou wilt do well;

DRA: Who have given testimony to thy charity in the sight of the church: whom thou shalt do well to bring forward on their way in a manner worthy of God.

KJV: Which 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:

3 John 1:7

AMP: For these [traveling missionaries] went out for the sake of the Name [of Christ], accepting nothing [in the way of assistance] from the Gentiles.

ASV: because that for the sake of the Name they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.

BSB: For they went out on behalf of the Name, accepting nothing from the Gentiles.

DARBY: for for the name have they gone forth, taking nothing of those of the nations.

DRA: Because, for his name they went out, taking nothing of the Gentiles.

KJV: Because that for his name’s sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.

3 John 1:8

AMP: So we ought to support such people [welcoming them as guests and providing for them], so that we may be fellow workers for the truth [that is, for the gospel message of salvation].

ASV: We therefore ought to welcome such, that we may be fellow-workers for the truth.

BSB: Therefore we ought to support such men, so that we may be fellow workers for the truth.

DARBY: *We* therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow-workers with the truth.

DRA: We therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow helpers of the truth.

KJV: We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.

3 John 1:9

AMP: I wrote something to the church; but Diotrephes, who loves to put himself first, does not accept what we say and refuses to recognize my authority.

ASV: I wrote somewhat unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.

BSB: I have written to the church about this, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not accept our instruction.

DARBY: I wrote something to the assembly; but Diotrephes, who loves to have the first place among them, receives us not.

DRA: I had written perhaps to the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the pre-eminence among them, doth not receive us.

KJV: I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.

3 John 1:10

AMP: For this reason, if I come, I will call attention to what he is doing, unjustly accusing us with wicked words and unjustified charges. And not satisfied with this, he refuses to receive the [missionary] brothers himself, and also forbids those who want to [welcome them] and puts them out of the church.

ASV: Therefore, if I come, I will bring to remembrance his works which he doeth, prating against us with wicked words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and them that would he forbiddeth and casteth [them] out of the church.

BSB: So if I come, I will call attention to his malicious slander against us. And unsatisfied with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers and forbids those who want to do so, even putting them out of the church.

DARBY: For this reason, if I come, I will bring to remembrance his works which he does, babbling against us with wicked words; and not content with these, neither does he himself receive the brethren; and those who would he prevents, and casts [them] out of the assembly.

DRA: For this cause, if I come, I will advertise his works which he doth, with malicious words prating against us. And as if these things were not enough for him, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and them that do receive them he forbiddeth, and casteth out of the church.

KJV: Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.

3 John 1:11

AMP: Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but [imitate] what is good. The one who practices good [exhibiting godly character, moral courage and personal integrity] is of God; the one who practices [or permits or tolerates] evil has not seen God [he has no personal experience with Him and does not know Him at all]. [1 John 3:6]

ASV: Beloved, imitate not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: he that doeth evil hath not seen God.

BSB: Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God.

DARBY: Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. He that does good is of God. He that does evil has not seen God.

DRA: Dearly beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doth good, is of God: he that doth evil, hath not seen God.

KJV: 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.

3 John 1:12

AMP: Demetrius has received a good testimony and commendation from everyone—and from the truth [the standard of God’s word] itself; and we add our testimony and speak well of him, and you know that our testimony is true.

ASV: Demetrius hath the witness of all [men], and of the truth itself: yea, we also bear witness: and thou knowest that our witness is true.

BSB: Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself. We also testify for him, and you know that our testimony is true.

DARBY: Demetrius has witness borne to him by all, and by the truth itself; and *we* also bear witness, and thou knowest that our witness is true.

DRA: To Demetrius testimony is given by all, and by the truth itself, yea and we also give testimony: and thou knowest that our testimony is true.

KJV: 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.

3 John 1:13

AMP: I had many things [to say when I began] to write to you, but I prefer not to put it down with pen (reed) and black (ink);

ASV: I had many things to write unto thee, but I am unwilling to write [them] to thee with ink and pen:

BSB: I have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so with pen and ink.

DARBY: I had many things to write to thee, but I will not with ink and pen write to thee;

DRA: I had many things to write unto thee: but I would not by ink and pen write to thee.

KJV: I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee:

3 John 1:14

AMP: but I hope to see you soon, and we will speak face to face. [Num 12:8]

ASV: but I hope shortly to see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace [be] unto thee. The friends salute thee. Salute the friends by name.

BSB: Instead, I hope to see you soon and speak with you face to face.Peace to you.The friends here send you greetings.Greet each of our friends there by name.

DARBY: but I hope soon to see thee, and we will speak mouth to mouth. Peace [be] to thee. The friends greet thee. Greet the friends by name.

DRA: But I hope speedily to see thee, and we will speak mouth to mouth. Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee. Salute the friends by name.

KJV: But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee. Greet the friends by name.

3 John 1:15

AMP: Peace be to you. The friends [here] greet you. Greet the friends [personally] by name.