3 John 1:4

4 Nothing makes me happier than to hear that my children are living according to the 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 Dear friend, I know that you are spiritually well. I pray that you're doing well in every other way and that you're healthy.

3 I was very happy when some believers came and told us that you are living according to the truth.

4 Nothing makes me happier than to hear that my children are living according to the truth.

5 Dear friend, you are showing your faith in whatever you do for other believers, especially when they're your guests.

6 These believers have told the congregation about your love. You will do well to support them on their trip in a way that proves you belong to God.