3 John 1:7
For on account of his name they went forth, receiving nothing from the heathen.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
Because that for his name’s sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.
In Context
8We therefore ought to assist such men, that we may become fellow-labourers in the truth.
Cross References
Acts 5:41Then they went rejoicing from the presence of the sanhedrim, that for his name’s sake, they had been counted worthy to suffer this injurious treatment.
Acts 9:16for I will shew him how many things he must suffer for my name’s sake.
1 Corinthians 9:18What then is my reward? That when I preach the gospel, I may put the gospel of Christ to no expence, that I abuse not my power in the gospel.
2 Corinthians 11:7Am I chargeable with a fault (humbling myself that you might be exalted), that I preached to you the gospel of God freely?
Colossians 1:24Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh the measure of afflictions for Christ which remains to be endured for 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 →