3 John 1:8
we, then, ought to receive such, that fellow-workers we may become to the truth.
Young's Literal Translation
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 they went forth, nothing receiving from the nations;
Cross References
Psalms 94:16Who riseth up for me with evil doers? Who stationeth himself for me with workers of iniquity?
Matthew 10:40'He who is receiving you doth receive me, and he who is receiving me doth receive Him who sent me,
1 Corinthians 3:5Who, then, is Paul, and who Apollos, but ministrants through whom ye did believe, and to each as the Lord gave?
2 Corinthians 6:1And working together also we call upon [you] that ye receive not in vain the grace of God —
2 Corinthians 8:23whether — about Titus — my partner and towards you fellow-worker, whether — our brethren, apostles of assemblies — glory of Christ;
Colossians 4:11and Jesus who is called Justus, who are of the circumcision: these only [are] fellow-workers for the reign of God who did become 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 →