3 John 1:7

for on behalf of the Name they went out, taking nothing from the Gentiles.

English Majority Text (NT)

In The King James Version

Because that for his name’s sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.

In Context

6who gave testimony concerning your love before the church, with reference to whom you will do well if you send them forth in a manner worthy of God,

8We therefore ought to receive such, in order that we may become fellow workers with the truth.

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Cross References

Acts 5:41Then they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing because they were counted worthy to be dishonored on behalf of the name of Jesus.

Acts 9:16For I will show him all the things that he must suffer for My name's sake.”

1 Corinthians 9:18What then is my reward? That when I preach the gospel, I may present the gospel of Christ free of charge, so as not to exploit my rights in the gospel. 1 Serving All Men

2 Corinthians 11:7Or did I commit sin in humbling myself in order that you might be exalted, because I preached the gospel of God to you freely?

Colossians 1:24I now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ, for His body's sake, which is the church,

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 →

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