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3 John 1:12

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.

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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.

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.

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21 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
ΔημητρίῳDēmētriōTo DemetriusG1216 →
μεμαρτύρηταιmemarturētaiwitness has been givenG3140 →
ὑπὸhupobyG5259 →
πάντωνpantōnallG3956 →
καὶkaiandG2532 →
ὑπὸhupobyG5259 →
αὐτῆςautēsitselfG846 →
τῆςtēstheG3588 →
ἀληθείας·alētheiastruth;G225 →
καὶkaiandG2532 →
ἡμεῖςhēmeiswe ourselvesG3165 →
δὲdealsoG1161 →
μαρτυροῦμεν,marturoumenbear witness,G3140 →
καὶkaiandG2532 →
οἶδαςoidasyou know
ὅτιhotithatG3754 →
ἡhētheG3588 →
μαρτυρίαmarturiatestimonyG3141 →
ἡμῶνhēmōnof usG3165 →
ἀληθήςalēthēstrueG227 →
ἐστιν.¶estinis.G1510 →

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1 Timothy 3:7Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.John 21:24This is the disciple who testifies to these things and who has written them down. And we know that his testimony is true.Acts 22:12There a man named Ananias, a devout observer of the law who was highly regarded by all the Jews living there,Acts 10:22“Cornelius the centurion has sent us,” they said. “He is a righteous and God-fearing man with a good reputation among the whole Jewish nation. A holy angel instructed him to request your presence in his home so he could hear a message from you.”John 19:35The one who saw it has testified to this, and his testimony is true. He knows that he is telling the truth, so that you also may believe.1 John 5:11And this is that testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son.Acts 6:3Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will appoint this responsibility to them1 Thessalonians 4:12Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.1 Thessalonians 1:8For not only did the message of the Lord ring out from you to Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone out to every place, so that we have no need to say anything more.2 Corinthians 6:8through glory and dishonor, slander and praise; viewed as imposters, yet genuine;1 Peter 5:12Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.1 Samuel 12:4“You have not wronged us or oppressed us,” they replied, “nor have you taken anything from the hand of man.”1 Samuel 2:24No, my sons; it is not a good report I hear circulating among the LORD’s people.1 Timothy 5:10and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.3 John 1:6They have testified to the church about your love. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God.Revelation 1:2who testifies to everything he saw. This is the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ.

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