3 John 1:8
We therefore ought to assist such men, that we may become fellow-labourers in the truth.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.
In Context
7For on account of his name they went forth, receiving nothing from the heathen.
9I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who affects pre-eminence over them, receiveth us not.
Cross References
Matthew 10:40He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
1 Corinthians 3:5Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but the ministers through whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to each of us?
2 Corinthians 6:1WE then as labourers with him, exhort you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain:
2 Corinthians 8:23If any inquire concerning Titus, he is my companion and fellow-labourer to you; or our brethren be inquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ.
Colossians 4:11and Jesus, who is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellow-labourers for the kingdom of God, who have been 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 →