3 John 1:8
We therefore ought to welcome such, that we may be fellow-workers for the truth.
American Standard Version
In The King James Version
We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.
In Context
7because that for the sake of the Name they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.
Cross References
Psalms 94:16Who will rise up for me against the evil-doers? Who will stand up for 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 3:5What then is Apollos? and what is Paul? Ministers through whom ye believed; and each as the Lord gave to him.
2 Corinthians 6:1And working together [with him] we entreat also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain
2 Corinthians 8:23Whether [any inquire] about Titus, [he is] my partner and [my] fellow-worker to you-ward, or our brethren, [they are] the messengers of the churches, [they are] the glory of Christ.
Colossians 4:11and Jesus that is called Justus, who are of the circumcision: these only [are my] fellow-workers unto the kingdom of God, men that have been a comfort unto 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 →