3 John 1 cross-references
3 John 1 has 15 verses, which point to 152 other passages and are cited by 160. Below is the King James text of each verse with its strongest cross-references, ranked by OpenBible.info reader votes.
See 3 John 1’s threads in the explorer3 John 1:1
The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.
Points to (6)
- 1 John 3:18 — My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth. 10 votes
- 1 Corinthians 1:14 — I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius; 8 votes
- Romans 16:23 — Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and… 8 votes
- 2 John 1:1–13 — The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they… 7 votes
- Acts 19:29 — And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia,… 7 votes
- Acts 20:4 — And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and… 6 votes
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- Acts 14:23 — And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to… 4 votes
- Romans 16:23 — Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and… 3 votes
- Acts 20:4 — And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and… 3 votes
- Titus 3:15 — All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen. «It was… 2 votes
3 John 1:2
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
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- 2 Peter 1:3–9 — According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the… 53 votes
- 2 Peter 3:18 — But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and… 47 votes
- Colossians 1:4–6 — Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints, 26 votes
- 1 Peter 4:8 — And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. 25 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 2:13–14 — For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of… 22 votes
- Psalms 20:1–5 — [To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of… 22 votes
Pointed to from (3)
- 2 Corinthians 7:6 — Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus; 7 votes
- 1 Peter 4:8 — And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. 6 votes
- Psalms 119:40 — Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness. 2 votes
3 John 1:3
For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.
Points to (11)
- 2 John 1:4 — I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the… 11 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 3:6–9 — But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that… 6 votes
- 3 John 1:4 — I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. 5 votes
- 2 John 1:2 — For the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever. 5 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 2:19–20 — For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ… 5 votes
- 2 Corinthians 7:6–7 — Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus; 5 votes
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- 1 Corinthians 13:6 — Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; 25 votes
- Proverbs 20:7 — The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him. 13 votes
- 2 John 1:4 — I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the… 11 votes
- 3 John 1:2 — Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. 8 votes
3 John 1:4
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
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- Galatians 4:19 — My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you, 13 votes
- 2 Timothy 1:2 — To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 10 votes
- 1 Timothy 1:2 — Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord. 10 votes
- Proverbs 23:24 — The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him. 10 votes
- 2 Kings 20:3 — I beseech thee, O LORD, remember now how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and… 8 votes
- Galatians 2:14 — But when I saw that they walked not uprightly according to the truth of the gospel, I said unto Peter before… 7 votes
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- Philippians 2:2 — Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 12 votes
- 1 John 1:7 — But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of… 11 votes
- 3 John 1:3 — For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou… 5 votes
- 2 Corinthians 6:13 — Now for a recompence in the same, (I speak as unto my children,) be ye also enlarged. 5 votes
3 John 1:5
Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;
Points to (7)
- Galatians 6:10 — As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household… 8 votes
- Colossians 3:17 — And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the… 4 votes
- Luke 16:10–12 — He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is… 4 votes
- Luke 12:42 — And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his… 4 votes
- 2 Corinthians 4:1–3 — Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; 3 votes
- Matthew 24:45 — Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat… 3 votes
Pointed to from (12)
- Galatians 6:10 — As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household… 16 votes
- Matthew 10:41 — He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that receiveth… 14 votes
- Matthew 25:35 — For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took… 7 votes
- Acts 16:15 — And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to… 5 votes
3 John 1:6
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:
Points to (15)
- 1 Thessalonians 2:12 — That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory. 7 votes
- Titus 3:13 — Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them. 6 votes
- Acts 15:3 — And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the… 6 votes
- Philemon 1:5–7 — Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; 5 votes
- Colossians 1:10 — That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in… 4 votes
- Philippians 4:14 — Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction. 3 votes
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- 2 Peter 1:19 — We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that… 3 votes
- Titus 3:13 — Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them. 3 votes
- 1 Corinthians 16:6 — And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I… 3 votes
- Acts 13:3 — And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away. 3 votes
3 John 1:7
Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.
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- 2 Corinthians 4:5 — For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake. 5 votes
- Revelation 2:3 — And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name's sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted. 4 votes
- 2 Kings 5:15–16 — And he returned to the man of God, he and all his company, and came, and stood before him: and he said,… 4 votes
- Colossians 1:24 — Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my… 3 votes
- 2 Corinthians 12:13 — For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches, except it be that I myself was not burdensome to… 3 votes
- 2 Corinthians 11:7–9 — Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I have preached to you the… 3 votes
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- Matthew 19:29 — And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children,… 12 votes
- Acts 21:17 — And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly. 2 votes
- John 21:17 — He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto… 2 votes
- Matthew 10:11 — And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go… 2 votes
3 John 1:8
We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.
Points to (14)
- 1 Corinthians 16:10–11 — Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I… 4 votes
- 1 Corinthians 3:5–9 — Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? 4 votes
- Philemon 1:24 — Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers. 3 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 3:2 — And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to… 3 votes
- Colossians 4:11 — And Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellowworkers unto the… 3 votes
- Philippians 4:3 — And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement… 3 votes
Pointed to from (13)
- 1 Corinthians 3:9 — For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building. 7 votes
- Romans 14:1 — Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. 6 votes
- Acts 16:15 — And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to… 5 votes
- Acts 13:3 — And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away. 5 votes
3 John 1:9
I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
Points to (12)
- Titus 1:7–16 — For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no… 7 votes
- Luke 22:24–27 — And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest. 6 votes
- Luke 9:48 — And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive… 5 votes
- Matthew 23:4–8 — For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves… 5 votes
- Mark 9:34 — But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest. 4 votes
- Matthew 10:40–42 — He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me. 4 votes
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- Matthew 23:6 — And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues, 6 votes
- Luke 9:46 — Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest. 5 votes
- Matthew 18:17 — And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him… 5 votes
- 1 Peter 5:3 — Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. 4 votes
3 John 1:10
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.
Points to (10)
- Isaiah 66:5 — Hear the word of the LORD, ye that tremble at his word; Your brethren that hated you, that cast you out for… 5 votes
- 2 Corinthians 13:2 — I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the second time; and being absent now I write to… 4 votes
- Luke 6:22 — Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall… 4 votes
- Proverbs 10:10 — He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall. 4 votes
- Proverbs 10:8 — The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall. 4 votes
- 3 John 1:5 — Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers; 2 votes
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- James 3:6 — And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole… 6 votes
- 1 Timothy 5:13 — And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also… 4 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 3:6 — Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every… 4 votes
- Proverbs 10:10 — He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall. 3 votes
3 John 1:11
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.
Points to (20)
- Isaiah 1:16–17 — Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil; 29 votes
- Psalms 37:27 — Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore. 27 votes
- Ephesians 5:1 — Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 26 votes
- 1 Peter 3:11 — Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. 22 votes
- 1 Peter 3:13 — And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? 17 votes
- John 3:20 — For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be… 17 votes
Pointed to from (29)
- Psalms 34:14 — Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it. 35 votes
- Hebrews 12:14 — Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: 21 votes
- 1 John 3:6 — Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him. 19 votes
- 1 Peter 3:13 — And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? 18 votes
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.
Points to (6)
- 1 Timothy 3:7 — Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of… 9 votes
- John 21:24 — This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony… 8 votes
- Acts 22:12 — And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelt there, 7 votes
- Acts 10:22 — And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all… 7 votes
- John 19:35 — And he that saw it bare record, and his record is true: and he knoweth that he saith true, that ye might… 6 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 4:12 — That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing. 4 votes
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- 1 John 5:11 — And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 5 votes
- Acts 6:3 — Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom,… 5 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 1:8 — For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your… 4 votes
- Acts 22:12 — And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelt there, 3 votes
3 John 1:13
I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee:
Points to (1)
- 2 John 1:12 — Having many things to write unto you, I would not write with paper and ink: but I trust to come unto you, and… 6 votes
Pointed to from (2)
- 2 John 1:12 — Having many things to write unto you, I would not write with paper and ink: but I trust to come unto you, and… 5 votes
- Acts 15:27 — We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell you the same things by mouth. 2 votes
3 John 1:14
But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face.
Points to (6)
- 1 Peter 5:14 — Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen. 2 votes
- Ephesians 6:23 — Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 2 votes
- Galatians 5:16 — This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 2 votes
- Romans 16:1–16 — I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea: 2 votes
- Daniel 4:1 — Nebuchadnezzar the king, unto all people, nations, and languages, that dwell in all the earth; Peace be… 2 votes
- Genesis 43:23 — And he said, Peace be to you, fear not: your God, and the God of your father, hath given you treasure in your… 2 votes
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- Philippians 2:24 — But I trust in the Lord that I also myself shall come shortly. 5 votes
- Acts 15:23 — And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the… 3 votes
- Philemon 1:22 — But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you. 2 votes
- 2 Timothy 4:21 — Do thy diligence to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all… 2 votes
3 John 1:15
Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee. Greet the friends by name.
Points to (1)
- John 10:3 — To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth… 1 votes