3 John 1:7
For in behalf of the Name they went forth, taking nothing of the gentiles.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Because that for his name’s sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.
In Context
8We therefore ought to sustain such persons, that we may be fellow-workers for the truth.
Cross References
Acts 5:41They therefore went away from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame in behalf of that name;
Acts 9:16For I myself will show him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake.
1 Corinthians 9:18What then is my reward? It is that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel free of charge, that I use not to the full my right as a preacher of the gospel.
2 Corinthians 11:7Did I commit an offence in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I preached to you the gospel of God without charge?
Colossians 1:24Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up instead that which is wanting of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh on behalf 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 →