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.
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I had many things to write unto thee, but I am unwilling to write them to thee with ink and pen:
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but I hope shortly to see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be unto thee. The friends salute thee. Salute the friends by name.
3 John 1:15 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does 3 John 1:15 say?
3 John 1:15 in the American Standard Version reads: “”
Where is 3 John 1:15 in the Bible?
3 John 1:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 3 John, chapter 1, verse 15.
Who wrote 3 John?
3 John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle ("the elder"). It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of 3 John about?
A short, personal letter commending Gaius for hospitality to itinerant Christian workers, rebuking a domineering local leader named Diotrephes, and commending Demetrius. A glimpse of first-century church life from the inside.
What are the major themes of 3 John?
3 John explores themes including Hospitality, Truth, Leadership, Encouragement. These themes shape the meaning and context of 3 John 1:15.
What translation should I read 3 John 1:15 in?
3 John 1:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 3 John 1:15?
3 John 1:15 reads (ASV): “” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.