2 John 1:4

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.

Complete Jewish Bible:

I was very happy when I found some of your children living in truth, just as the Father commanded us.

Berean Standard Bible:

I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father has commanded us.

American Standard Version:

I rejoice greatly that I have foundcertainof thy children walking in truth, even as we received commandment from the Father.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

I rejoiced^{G5463} greatly^{G3029} that^{G3754} I found^{G2147} of^{G1537} thy^{G4675} children^{G5043} walking^{G4043} in^{G1722} truth^{G225}, as^{G2531} we have received^{G2983} a commandment^{G1785} from^{G3844} the Father^{G3962}.

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Commentary for 2 John 1:4

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G5463
   There are 68 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: χαίρω
   Transliteration: chaírō
   Pronunciation: khah'-ee-ro
   Description: a primary verb; to be "cheer"ful, i.e. calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be well:--farewell, be glad, God speed, greeting, hall, joy(- fully), rejoice.
   
2. Strong's Number: G3029
   There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: λίαν
   Transliteration: lían
   Pronunciation: lee'-an
   Description: of uncertain affinity; much (adverbially):--exceeding, great(-ly), sore, very (+ chiefest).
   
3. Strong's Number: G3754
   There are 1189 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὅτι
   Transliteration: hóti
   Pronunciation: hot'-ee
   Description: neuter of ὅστις as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because:--as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
   
4. Strong's Number: G2147
   There are 168 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: εὑρίσκω
   Transliteration: heurískō
   Pronunciation: hyoo-reh'-o
   Description: a prolonged form of a primary , which (together with another cognate form) is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect; to find (literally or figuratively):--find, get, obtain, perceive, see.
   
5. Strong's Number: G1537
   There are 761 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐκ
   Transliteration: ek
   Pronunciation: ex
   Description: a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote):--after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, …ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
   
6. Strong's Number: G4675
   There are 360 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: σοῦ
   Transliteration: soû
   Pronunciation: soo
   Description: genitive case of σύ; of thee, thy:--X home, thee, thine (own), thou, thy.
   
7. Strong's Number: G5043
   There are 91 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τέκνον
   Transliteration: téknon
   Pronunciation: tek'-non
   Description: from the base of τίκτω; a child (as produced):--child, daughter, son.
   
8. Strong's Number: G4043
   There are 90 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: περιπατέω
   Transliteration: peripatéō
   Pronunciation: per-ee-pat-eh'-o
   Description: from περί and πατέω; 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):--go, be occupied with, walk (about).
   
9. Strong's Number: G1722
   There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐν
   Transliteration: en
   Pronunciation: en
   Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
   
10. Strong's Number: G225
    There are 1319 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀλήθεια
    Transliteration: alḗtheia
    Pronunciation: al-ay'-thi-a
    Description: from ἀληθής; truth:--true, X truly, truth, verity.
    
11. Strong's Number: G2531
    There are 180 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καθώς
    Transliteration: kathṓs
    Pronunciation: kath-oce'
    Description: from κατά and ὡς; just (or inasmuch) as, that:--according to, (according, even) as, how, when.
    
12. Strong's Number: G2983
    There are 248 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: λαμβάνω
    Transliteration: lambánō
    Pronunciation: lam-ban'-o
    Description: a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is use only as an alternate in certain tenses; to take (in very many applications, literally and figuratively (properly objective or active, to get hold of; whereas δέχομαι is rather subjective or passive, to have offered to one; while αἱρέομαι is more violent, to seize or remove)):--accept, + be amazed, assay, attain, bring, X when I call, catch, come on (X unto), + forget, have, hold, obtain, receive (X after), take (away, up).
    
13. Strong's Number: G1785
    There are 65 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐντολή
    Transliteration: entolḗ
    Pronunciation: en-tol-ay'
    Description: from ἐντέλλομαι; injunction, i.e. an authoritative prescription:--commandment, precept.
    
14. Strong's Number: G3844
    There are 189 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: παρά
    Transliteration: pará
    Pronunciation: par-ah'
    Description: a primary preposition; properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively), (with accusative case) to the proximity with (local (especially beyond or opposed to) or causal (on account of):--above, against, among, at, before, by, contrary to, X friend, from, + give (such things as they), + that (she) had, X his, in, more than, nigh unto, (out) of, past, save, side…by, in the sight of, than, (there-)fore, with. In compounds it retains the same variety of application.
    
15. Strong's Number: G3962
    There are 372 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πατήρ
    Transliteration: patḗr
    Pronunciation: pat-ayr'
    Description: apparently a primary word; a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote):--father, parent.