3 John 1:8
We therefore ought to sustain such persons, that we may become fellow-workers for the truth.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.
In Context
7for on behalf of the NAME they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.
Cross References
Matthew 10:40He that receives you receives me; and he that receives me receives him who sent me.
1 Corinthians 3:5Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers through whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to each one?
2 Corinthians 6:1AND, as workers together with him, we also beseech you that ye receive not the grace of God in vain;
2 Corinthians 8:23As to Titus, he is my partner, and in regard to you a fellow-laborer; as to our brethren, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ.
Colossians 4:11and Jesus, who is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. 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 →