3 John 1:8
We therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow-helpers to the truth.
Webster Bible
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, taking nothing from the Gentiles.
Cross References
Psalms 94:16Who will rise up for me against the evil-doers? or who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity?
Matthew 10:40He that receiveth you, receiveth me, and he that receiveth me, receiveth him that sent me.
1 Corinthians 3:5Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man?
2 Corinthians 6:1We then, as co-workers with him , beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.
2 Corinthians 8:23If any inquire concerning Titus, he is my partner and fellow-helper concerning you: or our brethren be inquired of , they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ.
Colossians 4:11And Jesus, who is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellow-workers to the kingdom of God, who 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 →