3 John 1:4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. I. THE HIGHEST SPIRITUAL RELATIONSHIP — "my children." 1. Solicitude. 2. Endearment. II. THE GREATEST POSSIBLE REJOICING. 1. It is the greater joy arising out of the greater subject. Man's salvation is God's greater work. 2. It is the greater joy on account of the greater influence. The converts were exposed to sharp temptations, and subjected to fiery persecutions. 3. It is the greater joy on account of the greater prospect. (T. Davies, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.WEB: I have no greater joy than this, to hear about my children walking in truth. |
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