3 John 1:8
We, therefore, ought to receive such, that we may be fellow-helpers to the truth.
Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament
In The King James Version
We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.
In Context
7for, on account of his name, they went out, taking nothing from the Gentiles.
Cross References
Matthew 10:40He that receives you, receives me: and he that receives me, receives him that sent me.
1 Corinthians 3:5Who, then, is Paul? and who is Apollos? Ministers by whom you have believed, even as the Lord gave to each one.
2 Corinthians 6:1As co-workers with him, we beseech you, that you receive not the grace of God in vain:
2 Corinthians 8:23If it is necessary to speak of Titus, he is my partner and fellow-worker for you; if our brethren are spoken of, they are the apostles of the churches, the glory of Christ.
Colossians 4:11Jesus also, who is called Justus, salutes you: these are of the circumcision: and these only are my fellow-workers for the kingdom of God, who have been a comfort to me.
Matthew Henry on 3 John 1:4-9
The Character of Gaius. ( a. d. 90.) 3 For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. 4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. 5 Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers; 6 Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well: 7 Because that for his name's sake they went… Read the whole commentary →