3 John 1:6
they have given testimony to your charity in the sight of the Church. You would do well to lead these ones worthily to God.
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In The King James Version
In Context
7For they set out, on behalf of his name, accepting nothing from the unbelievers.
Cross References
Jonah 4:4And the Lord said, “Do you really think you are right to be angry?”
Acts 15:3Therefore, being led by the church, they traveled through Phoenicia and Samaria, describing the conversion of the Gentiles. And they caused great joy among all the brothers.
Acts 21:5And when the days were completed, setting out, we went on; and they all accompanied us with their wives and children, until we were outside of the city. And we kneeled down at the shore and prayed.
2 Corinthians 1:16and through you to pass into Macedonia, and to return to you again from Macedonia, and so be led by you on my way to Judea.
Colossians 1:10so that you may walk in a manner worthy of God, being pleasing in all things, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God,
Titus 3:13Send Zenas the lawyer and Apollo ahead with care, and let nothing be lacking to them.
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 →