3 John 1:8
We therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow helpers of the truth.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.
In Context
7Because, for his name they went out, taking nothing of the Gentiles.
Cross References
Psalms 94:16Who shall rise up for me against the evildoers? or who shall stand with me against the workers of iniquity?
Matthew 10:40He that receiveth you, receiveth me: and he that receiveth me, receiveth him that sent me.
1 Corinthians 3:5The ministers of him whom you have believed; and to every one as the Lord hath given.
2 Corinthians 6:1And we helping do exhort you, that you receive not the grace of God in vain.
2 Corinthians 8:23Either for Titus, who is my companion and fellow labourer towards you, or our brethren, the apostles of the churches, the glory of Christ.
Colossians 4:11And Jesus, that is called Justus: who are of the circumcision: these only are my helpers in 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 →