3 John 1:7

because it was for the sake of the Name that they went out, accepting nothing from pagans.

Family 35 New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

6who testified to your love before the church—you will do well by sending them on their way in a manner worthy of God,

8We therefore ought to welcome such, so that we may work together for the Truth.

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Cross References

Acts 5:41So they went out rejoicing from the presence of the council, in that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name of the Christ.

Acts 9:16for I will show him how many things he must suffer for my name's sake.”

1 Corinthians 9:18So what is my reward? That when I evangelize I may present the Gospel of Christ without charge, so as not to use my rights in the Gospel.

2 Corinthians 11:7Or did I commit a sin in humbling self so that you might be exalted, in that I proclaimed God's Gospel to you free of charge?

Colossians 1:24Now I rejoice in my sufferings on your behalf and supplement in my flesh the things lacking in the afflictions of Christ, for the sake of His body, 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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