3 John 1:4
3 John · New Testament · Chapter 1
“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.”3 John 1:4
What Does 3 John 1:4 Mean?
3 John 1:4 is found in the book of 3 John, chapter 1, verse 4 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 3 John 1:4 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Galatians 4:19“My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you,”Philippians 2:2“Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.”Proverbs 23:24“The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.”1 Timothy 1:2“Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.”2 Timothy 1:2“To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.”1 John 1:7“But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.”2 Kings 20:3“I beseech thee, O LORD, remember now how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore.”1 Kings 2:4“That the LORD may continue his word which he spake concerning me, saying, If thy children take heed to their way, to walk before me in truth with all their heart and with all their soul, there shall not fail thee (said he) a man on the throne of Israel.”Galatians 2:14“But when I saw that they walked not uprightly according to the truth of the gospel, I said unto Peter before them all, If thou, being a Jew, livest after the manner of Gentiles, and not as do the Jews, why compellest thou the Gentiles to live as do the Jews?”1 Kings 3:6“And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great kindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day.”John 12:35“Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.”Philemon 1:10“I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:”Psalms 26:1“Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide.”Isaiah 8:18“Behold, I and the children whom the LORD hath given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the LORD of hosts, which dwelleth in mount Zion.”3 John 1:3“For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.”1 Corinthians 4:14“I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you.”2 Corinthians 6:13“Now for a recompence in the same, (I speak as unto my children,) be ye also enlarged.”Philemon 1:20“Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.”Isaiah 38:3“And said, Remember now, O LORD, I beseech thee, how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore.”Acts 11:23“Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.”
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