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Berean Standard Bible

“Beloved, I pray that in every way you may prosper and enjoy good health, as your soul also prospers.”

3 John 1:2

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Study note

Third John is a personal note from the Elder to Gaius, a believer who had shown generous hospitality to traveling teachers of the gospel. The letter contrasts him with Diotrephes, a church leader who refused to welcome them.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Beloved, I pray that in every way you may prosper and enjoy good health, as your soul also prospers.

World English Bible (WEB)

Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be healthy, even as your soul prospers.

King James Version (KJV)

Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Beloved, I pray that in all things thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

My loved one, it is my prayer that you may do well in all things, and be healthy in body, even as your soul does well.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

beloved, concerning all things I desire you to prosper, and to be in health, even as your soul does prosper,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Amado, yo deseo que tú seas prosperado en todas cosas, y que tengas salud, así como tu alma está en prosperidad.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Querido hermano, ruego a Dios que en todo te vaya bien y que tu cuerpo esté tan saludable como lo está tu alma.

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