3 John 1:8
We therefore ought to sustain such persons, that we may be fellow-workers for the truth.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.
In Context
7For in behalf of the Name they went forth, taking nothing of the gentiles.
Cross References
Psalms 94:16Who will rise up for me against the wicked? Who will stand up for me against the evil-doers?
Matthew 10:40He that receiveth you, receiveth me; and he that receiveth me, receiveth him that sent me.
1 Corinthians 3:5Who then is Apollos, and who is Paul, but ministers through whom ye believed, and that as the Lord gave to each?
2 Corinthians 6:1As fellow-workers, then, with him, we also exhort you that ye receive not the grace of God in vain;
2 Corinthians 8:23As to Titus, he is my partner and fellow-laborer for you; as to our brethren, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ.
Colossians 4:11and Jesus, who is called Justus; who are of the circumcision; these only are my fellow-workers for the kingdom of God, who have been an encouragement unto 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 →