3 John 1:12
“Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the trueth it selfe: yea, and we also beare record, and ye know that our record is true.”
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3 John 1:12 Context
10Wherefore if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against vs with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth hee himselfe receiue the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the Church. 11Beloued, follow not that which is euill, but that which is good. He that doth good, is of God: but hee that doth euill, hath not seene God. 12Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the trueth it selfe: yea, and we also beare record, and ye know that our record is true. 13I had many things to write, but I will not with inke and pen write vnto thee. 14But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and wee shall speake face to face. Peace bee to thee. Our friends salute thee. Greet the friends by name.
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Other Translations for 3 John 1:12
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.
- King James Version
Demetrius has received a {good} testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself; and we add our testimony, and you know that our testimony is true.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
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.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Demetrius has the approval of all men and of what is true: and we give the same witness, and you are certain that our witness is true.
- Basic English Bible
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.
- Darby Bible
Demetrius hath good report by all men, and by the truth itself: and we also bear testimony; and ye know that our testimony is true.
- Webster's Bible
The character of Demetrius has the approval of all men, and of the truth itself. We also express our approval of it, and you know that we only give our approval to that which is true.
- Weymouth Bible
Demetrius has the testimony of all, and of the truth itself; yes, we also testify, and you know that our testimony is true.
- World English Bible
Witnessing is yoldun to Demetrie of alle men, and of treuthe it silf; but also we beren witnessing, and thou knowist, that oure witnessing is trewe.
- Wycliffe Bible
to Demetrius testimony hath been given by all, and by the truth itself, and we also -- we do testify, and ye have known that our testimony is true.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Wesley's Notes for 3 John 1:12
1:12 And from the truth itself - That is, what they testify is the very truth. Yea, we also bear testimony - I and they that are with me.
People's Bible Notes for 3 John 1:12
3Jo 1:12 Demetrius hath good report by all [men]. Of this Demetrius we know nothing more. Perhaps he was a member of the same church as Diotrephes, whose example is contrasted.