For the truth's sake (δια την αληθειαν). Repetition of the word, one of which John is very fond (1 John 1:6, "the trut…

For the truth's sake. They love this family because they love the truth, and see it so cordially embraced and so happily exemplif…

A man so well-known to his correspondent that he only calls himself “the old man,” or, “the elder,” writes to a mother, whose name is possibly Kyri…

John goes on to explain why the community of love can be so inclusive. Love relates to the truth, which lives in us and will be with us forever. Tr…

For the truth's sake, which dwells in us
Not for her high birth, nobility, or riches; but either for Christ's sake, …

Religion turns compliments into real expressions of respect and love. An old disciple is honorable; an old apostle and leader of disciples is more …