3 John 1:7
for they are traveling in his name, not accepting anything from non-believers.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Because that for his name’s sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.
In Context
8We ought to support them so we can share together in the truth.
Cross References
2 Kings 5:15Then Naaman and his whole entourage went back to the man of God, stood before him, and Naaman announced, “Now I'm convinced that there is no God in all the world except in Israel. Please accept a gift from me, your servant.”
Acts 5:41The apostles left the council, happy to be considered worthy to suffer shame for the name of Jesus.
Acts 9:16I will show him what he'll have to suffer for my name's sake.”
1 Corinthians 9:18then what reward do I have? It's the opportunity to share the good news without charging for it, not demanding my rights as a worker for the good news.
2 Corinthians 11:7Was it wrong of me to humble myself so you could be elevated, since I shared the good news with you at no charge?
Colossians 1:24I'm happy to have trouble for your sake, for by means of what happens to me physically I'm part of Christ's sufferings that he continues to experience for the sake of his body, 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 →