12Demetrius hath good report by all men, and by the truth itself: and we also bear testimony; and ye know that our testimony is true.


In Context

9 I wrote to the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the pre-eminence among them, receiveth us not.

10 Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content with that, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.

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.

12 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.

13 I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write to thee:

14 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.

3 John 1:12 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

1:12Demetrius 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.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

1:12Demetrius is well spoken of by everyone--and even by the truth itself. We also speak well of him, and you know that our testimony is true.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

1:12Demetrius hath the witness of all men , and of the truth itself: yea, we also bear witness: and thou knowest that our witness is true.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:12Demetrius 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.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

1:12to 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.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

1:12Demetrius has good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yes, and we also bear record; and you know that our record is true.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

1:12To Demetrius testimony is given by all, and by the truth itself, yea and we also give testimony: and thou knowest that our testimony is true.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

1:12Demetrius hath the witness of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, we also bear witness; and thou knowest that our witness is true.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:12Demetrius has the testimony of all, and of the truth itself; yes, we also testify, and you know that our testimony is true.