3 John 1:1 - Forerunner Commentary

3 John 1:1

1 The Elder, To the beloved Gaius, ^awhom I love in truth:

2 Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.

3 For I ^arejoiced greatly when brethren came and testified of the truth that is in you, just as you walk in the truth.

4 I have no greater ^ajoy than to hear that ^bmy children walk in truth.

Verse Comparison: 3 John 1:1

American Standard Version
The elder unto Gaius the beloved, whom I love in truth.

Amplified® Bible
THE ELDERLY elder [of the church addresses this letter] to the beloved (esteemed) Gaius, whom I truly love.

Contemporary English Version
From the church leader. To my dear friend Gaius. I love you because we follow the truth,

Darby English Version
The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth.

Good News Bible
From the Elder--- To my dear Gaius, whom I truly love.

International Standard Version
From the elder to my dear friend Gaius, whom I love in truth.

King James Version
The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.

New American Standard Bible
The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth.

New International Version
The elder,
To my dear friend Gaius, whom I love in the truth.

New King James Version
The Elder,To the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth:

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth.

Young's Literal Translation
The Elder to Gaius the beloved, whom I love in truth!

New English Translation
From¹ the elder,² to Gaius³ my dear brother, whom I love in truth.⁴