3 John 1:8
Therefore, we must accept such as these, in order that we may cooperate with the truth.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.
In Context
7For they set out, on behalf of his name, accepting nothing from the unbelievers.
Cross References
Matthew 10:40Whoever receives you, receives me. And whoever receives me, receives him who sent me.
1 Corinthians 3:5We are only the ministers of him in whom you have believed, just as the Lord has granted to each of you.
2 Corinthians 6:1But, as a help to you, we exhort you not to receive the grace of God in vain.
2 Corinthians 8:23and whether it concerns Titus, who is a companion to me and a helper to you, or whether it concerns our brothers, the Apostles of the churches, it is to the glory of Christ.
Colossians 4:11and Jesus, who is called Justus, and those who are of the circumcision. These alone are my assistants, unto the kingdom of God; they have been a consolation 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 →