3 John 1:8
Therefore we ought to support such men, that we might be fellow workers in the truth.
Revised King James New Testament
In The King James Version
We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.
In Context
7Because for his name's sake they went forth, accepting nothing from the Gentiles.
9I wrote to the church: but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, does not accept us.
Cross References
Matthew 10:40He who receives you receives me, and he who receives me receives him who sent me.
1 Corinthians 3:5Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom you believed, as the Lord assigned to each his task?
2 Corinthians 6:1We then, as workers together with him, urge you not to receive the grace of God in vain.
2 Corinthians 8:23As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you; and as for our brethren, they are messengers of the churches, a glory to Christ.
Colossians 4:11And Jesus, who is called Justus. These are my only fellow workers for the kingdom of God who are of the circumcision, 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 →