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3 John 1:4

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Nothing makes me happier than hearing that the people I've mentored are living authentically and staying true to what's right.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Your greatest flex as a leader is seeing the people you've invested in actually thriving.

📜 Historical ContextWhy was this verse written?

The elder John wrote this letter to a Christian named Gaius in the late first century AD. John wrote to commend Gaius for his faithfulness and hospitality towards traveling missionaries, while also addressing the disruptive actions of a church leader named Diotrephes.

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