3 John 1:8
*We* therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow-workers with the truth.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.
In Context
7for for the name have they gone forth, taking nothing of those of the nations.
Cross References
Psalms 94:16Who will rise up for me against the evil-doers? who will stand for me against the workers of iniquity?
Matthew 10:40He that receives you receives me, and he that receives me receives him that sent me.
1 Corinthians 3:5Who then is Apollos, and who Paul? Ministering servants, through whom ye have believed, and as the Lord has given to each.
2 Corinthians 6:1But [as] fellow-workmen, we also beseech that ye receive not the grace of God in vain:
2 Corinthians 8:23Whether as regards Titus, [he is] my companion and fellow-labourer in your behalf; or our brethren, [they are] deputed messengers of assemblies, Christ's glory.
Colossians 4:11and Jesus called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These [are the] only fellow-workers for the kingdom of God who 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 →