3 John 1:12 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“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.”

3 John 1:12 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

3 John 1:12 in 6 Bible Translations

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3 John 1:12 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“Demetrius has the testimony of all, and of the truth itself; yes, we also testify, and you know that our testimony is true.”

3 John 1:12 — World English Bible

3 John 1:12 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“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. ”

3 John 1:12 — American Standard Version

3 John 1:12 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“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.”

3 John 1:12 — Young's Literal Translation

3 John 1:12 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“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. ”

3 John 1:12 — Darby Translation

3 John 1:12 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“Demetrius hath good report of al men, and of the trueth it selfe: yea, and wee our selues beare recorde, and ye know that our record is true.”

3 John 1:12 — Geneva Bible

3 John 1:12 in Context — 3 John 1

10 Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.

11 Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.

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.

13 I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee:

14 But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee. Greet the friends by name.

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What Does 3 John 1:12 Mean?

3 John 1:12 is a verse from the Book of 3 John, part of the New Testament. It appears in 3 John chapter 1. Use The Living Sword's word-by-word study mode to explore every word in the original Greek.

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