3 John 1:8
We therefore ought to receive such persons, that we may be aiders of the truth.
James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta
In The King James Version
We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.
In Context
7For they went forth in behalf of his name, taking nothing of the Gentiles.
Cross References
Matthew 10:40He that entertaineth you, entertaineth me: and he that entertaineth me, entertaineth him that sent me.
1 Corinthians 3:5For, who is Paul, or who is Apollos, but the ministers by whom ye believed, each one as the Lord gave to him?
2 Corinthians 6:1And as aiders we entreat of you, that the grace of God which ye have received, may not be ineffectual in you.
2 Corinthians 8:23And therefore, if Titus be inquired about, he is my associate and assistant among you: or if our other brethren, they are the legates of the churches of the Messiah's glory.
Colossians 4:11also Jesus, who is called Justus. These are of the circumcision, and they only have aided me in the kingdom of God; and they 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 →