3 John 1:8

We, therefore, ought to give such people a hearty welcome, and so take our share in their work for the Truth.

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

7For it was on behalf of the Name that they left their homes, and refused to take anything from the Gentiles.

9I wrote a few lines to the Church; but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, declines to recognise us.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:40He who welcomes you is welcoming me; and he who welcomes me is welcoming him who sent me as his Messenger.

1 Corinthians 3:5What, I ask, is Apollos? or what is Paul? Servants through whom you were led to accept the Faith; and that only as the Lord helped each of you.

2 Corinthians 6:1Therefore, as God’s fellow-workers, we also appeal to you not to receive his loving-kindness in vain.

2 Corinthians 8:23If I must say anything about Titus, he is my intimate companion, and he shares my work for you; if it is our Brothers, they are delegates of the Churches, an honour to Christ.

Colossians 4:11Joshua, who is called Justus, also sends his greeting. These are the only converts from Judaism who have worked with me for the kingdom of God; I have found them a great comfort.

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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