Category: 3 John

American Standard Version (ASV):
I had many things to write unto thee, but I am unwilling to write [them] to thee with ink and pen:

King James Version (KJV):
I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee:

American Standard Version (ASV):
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.

King James Version (KJV):
But 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.

American Standard Version (ASV):
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.

King James Version (KJV):
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.

American Standard Version (ASV):
Therefore, if I come, I will bring to remembrance his works which he doeth, prating against us with wicked words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and them that would he forbiddeth and casteth [them] out of the church.

King James Version (KJV):
Wherefore, 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.

American Standard Version (ASV):
Beloved, imitate not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: he that doeth evil hath not seen God.

King James Version (KJV):
Beloved, 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.

American Standard Version (ASV):
We therefore ought to welcome such, that we may be fellow-workers for the truth.

King James Version (KJV):
We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.

American Standard Version (ASV):
I wrote somewhat unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.

King James Version (KJV):
I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.

American Standard Version (ASV):
because that for the sake of the Name they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.

King James Version (KJV):
Because that for his name’s sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.

American Standard Version (ASV):
Beloved, thou doest a faithful work in whatsoever thou doest toward them that are brethren and strangers withal;

King James Version (KJV):
Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;

American Standard Version (ASV):
who bare witness to thy love before the church: whom thou wilt do well to set forward on their journey worthily of God:

King James Version (KJV):
Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well: