3 John 1:8
We ought to support them so we can share together in the truth.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.
In Context
7for they are traveling in his name, not accepting anything from non-believers.
Cross References
Psalms 94:16Who came to my defense against the wicked; who stood up for me against those who do evil?
Matthew 10:40Those who welcome you welcome me, and those who welcome me welcome the one that sent me.
1 Corinthians 3:5Who is Apollos, anyway? And who is Paul? We're just servants through whom you believed. Each of us does the work God gave us to do.
2 Corinthians 6:1As workers together with God we also plead with you not to make your acceptance of God's grace worthless.
2 Corinthians 8:23If anyone asks about Titus, he is my companion. He works with me on your behalf. The other brothers are representatives from the churches and an honor to Christ.
Colossians 4:11and Jesus—also called Justus—who are the only Jewish Christians among those working with me here for the kingdom of God, men who have been a great help 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 →