3 John 1:5

Dear friend, you are faithful in all the things you do for other followers – even when they are strangers to you.

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In The King James Version

Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;

In Context

4Nothing gives me greater pleasure than to hear from time to time that the lives of my children are guided by the truth.

6They themselves have testified before the church to your love. You will do well to help them on their way in a manner worthy of the service of God.

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Cross References

Matthew 25:16The servant who had received the five bags of gold went at once and traded with it, and made another five bags.

Luke 16:10The person who is trustworthy in the smallest matter is trustworthy in a great one also; and the person who is dishonest in the smallest matter is dishonest in a great one also.

Galatians 6:10Therefore, I say, as the opportunity occurs, let us treat everyone with kindness, and especially members of the household of the faith.

1 Peter 4:10Whatever the gift that each has received, use it in the service of others, as good stewards of the varied bounty of God.

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 →

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