3 John 1:4

A Greeting from the Elder

3For I was overjoyed when the brothers came and testified about your devotion to the truth, in which you continue to walk.4I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.

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Berean Standard Bible
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.
American Standard Version (1901)
Greater joy have I none than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth.
Bible in Basic English
I have no greater joy than to have news that my children are walking in the true way.
Douay-Rheims 1899
I have no greater grace than this, to hear that my children walk in truth.
Free Bible Version
Nothing makes me happier than to hear how my dear friends are following the truth.
Geneva Bible 1599
I haue no greater ioy then these, that is, to heare that my sonnes walke in veritie.
King James (Authorized) Version
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
Translation for Translators
I am very happy when I hear that ◄people whom I helped to believe in Christ/my spiritual children► are conducting their lives like you are!
Unlocked Literal Bible
I have no greater joy than this, to hear that my children walk in the truth.
Noah Webster Bible
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
World English Bible
I have no greater joy than this: to hear about my children walking in truth.
Young's Literal Translation
greater than these things I have no joy, that I may hear of my children in truth walking.