Verse Comparison: 3 John 1:12
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified® Bible
Demetrius has warm commendation from everyone--and from the Truth itself; we add our testimony also, and you know that our testimony is true.
Contemporary English Version
Everyone speaks well of Demetrius, and so does the true message that he teaches. I also speak well of him, and you know what I say is true.
Darby English Version
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.
Good News Bible
Everyone speaks well of Demetrius; truth itself speaks well of him. And we add our testimony, and you know that what we say is true.
International Standard Version
Demetrius has received a good report from everyone, including the truth itself. We, too, can testify to this, and you know that our testimony is true.
King James Version
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.
New American Standard Bible
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 International Version
Demetrius is well spoken of by everyone—and even by the truth itself. We also speak well of him, and you know that our testimony is true.
New King James Version
Demetrius has a good testimony from all, and from the truth itself. And we also bear witness, and you know that our testimony is true.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself; and we add our testimony, and you know that our testimony rings true.
Young's Literal Translation
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.
