3 John 1:8
Therefore we ought to receive such, in order that we may be fellow-workers with the truth.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.
In Context
7For the sake of his name they went out, receiving nothing from the Gentiles.
Cross References
Matthew 10:40The one receiving you will receive me, and the one receiving me will receive Him that sent me.
1 Corinthians 3:5Then what is Apollos? and what is Paul? But ministers through whom ye believed; even as the Lord gave to each one.
2 Corinthians 6:1But working together we indeed intreat you not to have received the grace of God in vain:
2 Corinthians 8:23Whether in behalf of Titus, my companion and fellow-laborer towards you; or our brethren, the apostles of the churches, the glory of Christ.
Colossians 4:11and Jesus, called Justus, who being of the circumcision: these are my only fellow-laborers in the kingdom of God, who have been made a comfort to 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 →