NET Bible
"Worthy Demetrius Demetrius has been testified to by all, even by the truth itself. We also testify to him, and you know that our testimony is true."
— 3 John 1:12, NET Bible
“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.”
“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. ”
“Demetrius has the testimony of all, and of the truth itself; yes, we also testify, and you know that our testimony is true.”
“To Demetrius, testimony is given by all, and by the truth itself: yea and we also give testimony. And thou knowest that our testimony is true.”
“Demetrius has the approval of all men and of what is true: and we give the same witness, and you are certain that our witness is true.”
“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.”
Diotrephes the Troublemaker I wrote something to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, does not acknowledge us.
Therefore, if I come, I will call attention to the deeds he is doing– the bringing of unjustified charges against us with evil words! And not being content with that, he not only refuses to welcome the brothers himself, but hinders the people who want to do so and throws them out of the church!
Dear friend, do not imitate what is bad but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does what is bad has not seen God.
Worthy Demetrius Demetrius has been testified to by all, even by the truth itself. We also testify to him, and you know that our testimony is true.
Conclusion I have many things to write to you, but I do not wish to write to you with pen and ink.
But I hope to see you right away, and we will speak face to face.
Peace be with you. The friends here greet you. Greet the friends there by name.