3 John 1:7
because it was for the sake of the name that they went out, taking nothing from the Gentiles.
Unlocked Literal 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 should welcome such as these, so that we will be fellow workers for the truth.
Cross References
2 Kings 5:15Naaman returned to the man of God, he and all his company, and came and stood before him. He said, “Look, now I know that there is no God in all the earth except in Israel. So therefore, please take a gift from your servant.”
Acts 5:41They left the council rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the Name.
Acts 9:16for I will show him how much he must suffer for the cause of my name.”
1 Corinthians 9:18What then is my reward? That when I preach, I may offer the gospel without charge and so not take full use of my right in the gospel.
2 Corinthians 11:7Did I sin by humbling myself so you might be exalted? For I freely preached the gospel of God to you.
Colossians 1:24Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is lacking of the afflictions of Christ for the sake 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 →