3 John 1:7
For the sake of his name they went out, receiving nothing from the Gentiles.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
Because that for his name’s sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.
In Context
8Therefore we ought to receive such, in order that we may be fellow-workers with the truth.
Cross References
Acts 5:41Then they departed from the face of the sanhedrim, rejoicing indeed, because they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of his name.
Acts 9:16for I will show him how many things it behooves him to suffer for my name's sake.
1 Corinthians 9:18Then what is my reward? that preaching the gospel, I may render the gospel free from charge, in order that I may not use my right in the gospel.
2 Corinthians 11:7Did I commit sin humbling myself that you may be exalted, because I preached unto you the gospel of God gratuitously?
Colossians 1:24Now I rejoice in sufferings in your behalf, and am filling up the residue of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh in 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 →