3 John 1:12
3 John · New Testament · Chapter 1
“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
What Does 3 John 1:12 Mean?
3 John 1:12 is found in the book of 3 John, chapter 1, verse 12 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 16 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (16)
These passages are connected to 3 John 1:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Timothy 3:7“Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.”John 21:24“This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true.”Acts 10:22“And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee.”Acts 22:12“And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelt there,”John 19:35“And he that saw it bare record, and his record is true: and he knoweth that he saith true, that ye might believe.”1 John 5:11“And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.”Acts 6:3“Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.”1 Thessalonians 4:12“That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.”1 Thessalonians 1:8“For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing.”1 Peter 5:12“By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand.”3 John 1:6“Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well:”1 Samuel 2:24“Nay, my sons; for it is no good report that I hear: ye make the LORD’s people to transgress.”1 Samuel 12:4“And they said, Thou hast not defrauded us, nor oppressed us, neither hast thou taken ought of any man’s hand.”2 Corinthians 6:8“By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true;”1 Timothy 5:10“Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.”Revelation 1:2“Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw.”
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