3 John 1:2
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Beloved, I pray that in every way you may prosper and enjoy good health, as your soul also prospers.”
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“Beloved, I pray that in every way you may prosper and enjoy good health, as your soul also prospers.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.”
King James Version · Public Domain“Beloved, I pray that in all things thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“beloved, concerning all things I desire thee to prosper, and to be in health, even as thy soul doth prosper,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 3 John 1:2 — 17 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 20:1May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.
- Philippians 2:4Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.
- Philippians 2:27He was sick indeed, nearly unto death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow.
- Colossians 1:4because we have heard about your faith in Christ Jesus and your love for all the saints—
- 1 Thessalonians 1:3and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:13And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as the true word of God—the word which is now at work in you who believe.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:19After all, who is our hope, our joy, our crown of boasting, if it is not you yourselves in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming?
- 1 Thessalonians 3:6But just now, Timothy has returned from his visit with the good news about your faith, your love, and the fond memories you have preserved, longing to see us just as we long to see you.
- 2 Thessalonians 1:3We are obligated to thank God for you all the time, brothers, as is fitting, because your faith is growing more and more, and your love for one another is increasing.
- 2 Thessalonians 2:13But we should always thank God for you, brothers who are loved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning to be saved by the sanctification of the Spirit and by faith in the truth.
- Philemon 1:5because I hear about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints.
- James 5:12Above all, my brothers, do not swear, not by heaven or earth or by any other oath. Simply let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, so that you will not fall under judgment.
- 1 Peter 4:8Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
- 2 Peter 1:3His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.
- 2 Peter 3:18But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
- 3 John 1:3For I was overjoyed when the brothers came and testified about your devotion to the truth, in which you continue to walk.
- Revelation 2:9I know your affliction and your poverty—though you are rich! And I am aware of the slander of those who falsely claim to be Jews, but are in fact a synagogue of Satan.
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