3 John 1:7

For it was on behalf of Christ’s name that they set out, not accepting even one thing from the Gentiles.

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In The King James Version

Because that for his name’s sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.

In Context

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.

8Therefore, we should support people like them, and so take our share in their work for the truth.

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Cross References

Acts 5:41But the apostles left the Council, rejoicing that they had been thought worthy to suffer disgrace for that name;

Acts 9:16I will myself show him all that he has to suffer for my name.”

1 Corinthians 9:18What is my reward, then? To present the good news free of all cost, and so make but a sparing use of the rights which it gives me.

2 Corinthians 11:7Perhaps you say that I did wrong in humbling myself that you might be exalted – I mean because I told you God’s good news without payment.

Colossians 1:24Now at last I can rejoice in my sufferings on your behalf, and in my own person I supplement the afflictions endured by the Christ, for the sake of his body, 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 →

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