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3 John 1
The 2026 edition cites 4 passages touching 3 John 1, each printed here in the KJV with every place in the Constitution that cites it.
3 John 1:3-4
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.
4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Larger Catechism 1
- LC 144
The duties required in the ninth commandment are, the preserving and promoting of truth between man and man, and the good name of our neighbor, as well as our…
3 John 1:9
9 I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Larger Catechism 1
- LC 132
The sins of equals are, besides the neglect of the duties required, the undervaluing of the worth, envying the gifts, grieving at the advancement or prosperity…
3 John 1:10
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.
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Larger Catechism 1
- LC 151
Sins receive their aggravations, 1. From the persons offending: if they be of riper age, greater experience or grace, eminent for profession, gifts, place…
3 John 1:12
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.
Cited by 2 places in the Constitution
Larger Catechism 1
- LC 144
The duties required in the ninth commandment are, the preserving and promoting of truth between man and man, and the good name of our neighbor, as well as our…
Shorter Catechism 1
- SC 77
The ninth commandment requireth the maintaining and promoting of truth between man and man, and of our own and our neighbor’s good name, especially in witness…