KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Everyone has amazing things to say about Demetrius, and honestly, the truth itself backs him up. We're vouching for him too, and you know we don't mess around when it comes to telling the truth.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When your character speaks for itself and everyone agrees — that's the real deal.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Elder, an early Christian leader, wrote this letter to Gaius, a fellow believer, likely in the late first century AD. It was written to commend Gaius for his hospitality towards traveling missionaries and to address the disruptive actions of Diotrephes, who rejected the Elder's authority and refused to support these missionaries.
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