3 John 1:2
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be healthy, even as your soul prospers.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Beloved, I pray that in all things thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
What this verse means
John opens a personal letter the way good friends still do — praying for health and for things to go well.
A short prayer
Lord, I pray for my friends today: health to their bodies and wellness to their souls.
Read in context — 3 John 1
1The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.
2Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
3For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.
4I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
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“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”John 1:1
“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:”John 1:12
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