3 John 1:4

4 Nothing gives me greater joy than to hear that my children are following the way of truth.

3 John 1:4 Meaning and Commentary

3 John 1:4

I have no greater joy
Nothing that causes greater joy. The Vulgate Latin version reads "grace" or "thanks"; and then the sense is, that he had nothing to be more thankful for:

than to hear that my children walk in truth;
meaning his spiritual children, those whose conversion he had been the instrument of; and among these it seems Gaius was one.

3 John 1:4 In-Context

2 My dear friend, I know your soul is doing fine, and I pray that you are doing well in every way and that your health is good.

3 I was very happy when some brothers and sistersn came and told me about the truth in your life and how you are following the way of truth.

4 Nothing gives me greater joy than to hear that my children are following the way of truth.

5 My dear friend, it is good that you help the brothers and sisters, even those you do not know.

6 They told the church about your love. Please help them to continue their trip in a way worthy of God.