3 John 1:12
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.
In other versions
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.
ASV
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.
BBE
Demetrius has witness borne to him by all, and by the truth itself; and *we* also bear witness, and thou knowest that our witness is true.
DBY
Demetrius has the testimony of all, and of the truth itself; yes, we also testify, and you know that our testimony is true.
WEB
to Demetrius testimony hath been given by all, and by the truth itself, and we also -- we do testify, and ye have known that our testimony is true.
YLT
Demetrius has good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and all of you know that our record is true.
ENG
Demetrius hath good report by all men, and by the truth itself: and we also bear testimony; and ye know that our testimony is true.
WBT
Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself. We also testify for him, and you know that our testimony is true.
BSB
In context
10Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.
11Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.
12Demetrius 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.
13I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee:
14But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee. Greet the friends by name.
Cross-references
People in this verse
- Demetrius