Greek Interlinear
3 John 1:3 Interlinear
Word-by-word Greek interlinear analysis of 3 John 1:3, showing the original Greek text with Strong's numbers, transliteration, and English translation for each word.
“I rejoiced For greatly came when the brethren and testified that is in thee of the truth even as thou in of the truth walkest”
Word-by-Word Analysis
| # | Original | Strong's | English | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ἐχάρην | G5463 | I rejoiced | to be "cheer"ful, i.e., calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be well |
| 2 | γὰρ | G1063 | For | properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles) |
| 3 | λίαν | G3029 | greatly | much (adverbially) |
| 4 | ἐρχομένων | G2064 | came | to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively) |
| 5 | ἀδελφῶν | G80 | when the brethren | a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like g0001) |
| 6 | καὶ | G2532 | and | and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words |
| 7 | μαρτυρούντων | G3140 | testified | to be a witness, i.e., testify (literally or figuratively) |
| 8 | σου | G4675 | that is in thee | of thee, thy |
| 9 | τῇ | G3588 | the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom) | |
| 10 | ἀληθείᾳ | G225 | of the truth | truth |
| 11 | καθὼς | G2531 | even as | just (or inasmuch) as, that |
| 12 | σὺ | G4771 | thou | thou |
| 13 | ἐν | G1722 | in | "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc |
| 14 | ἀληθείᾳ | G225 | of the truth | truth |
| 15 | περιπατεῖς | G4043 | walkest | to tread all around, i.e., walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary) |
Verse Context
3 John 1:2Beloved above all things I wish that thou mayest prosper...
3 John 1:3 (current)I rejoiced For greatly came when the brethren and testified that is in thee of the truth even as thou in of the truth walkest
3 John 1:4greater no I have joy than to...