3 John 1:8
we, then, ought to receive such, that we may become fellow-workers to the truth.
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.
In Context
7because they went forth for [His] Name, receiving nothing from the nations;
9I wrote to the assembly, but he who is loving to be first among them—Diotrephes—does not receive us;
Cross References
Psalms 94:16Who rises up for me with evildoers? Who stations himself for me with workers of iniquity?
Matthew 10:40He who is receiving you receives Me, and he who is receiving Me receives Him who sent Me;
1 Corinthians 3:5Who, then, is Paul, and who Apollos, but servants through whom you believed, and to each as the LORD gave?
2 Corinthians 6:1And also working together we call on [you] that you do not receive the grace of God in vain—
2 Corinthians 8:23whether—about Titus—my partner and fellow-worker toward you, whether—our brothers, apostles of assemblies—glory of Christ;
Colossians 4:11and Jesus who is called Justus, who are of circumcision: these [are the] only fellow-workers for the Kingdom of God who become a comfort 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 →