3 John 1:8

Hence we ought to support such, so that we may become fellow workers for the truth.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.

In Context

7since for the sake of the Name they have started out, taking nothing from the Gentiles.

9I have written somewhat to the church; but Diotrephes, who love to take the lead among them, does not receive me.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:40"Whoever receives you is receiving me, and he who receives me is receiving Him who sent me.

1 Corinthians 3:5What then is Apollos? What is Paul? Just ministers through whom you have believed, and each doing the work that the Lord gave him.

2 Corinthians 6:1As a worker with him I beseech you not to receive the grace of God in vain.

2 Corinthians 8:23As for Titus, remember that he is a partner of mine, and is also my associate in labors for you. As for the other brothers, remember that they are delegates from the churches, men in whom Christ is glorified.

Colossians 4:11These are my only fellow workers for the kingdom of God, belonging to the circumcision, who have been any 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 →

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