3 John 1:7
Because for his name's sake they went forth, accepting nothing from the Gentiles.
Revised King James New Testament
In The King James Version
Because that for his name’s sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.
In Context
8Therefore we ought to support such men, that we might be fellow workers in the truth.
Cross References
Acts 5:41And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.
Acts 9:16I will show him how much he must suffer for my name's sake.
1 Corinthians 9:18What is my reward then? That when I preach the gospel, I may offer the gospel without charge, not taking advantage of my rights in the gospel.
2 Corinthians 11:7Have I committed an offence by abasing myself that you might be exalted, because I have preached the gospel of God to you without cost?
Colossians 1:24Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh that which is lacking in the afflictions of Christ for his body's sake, 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 →