3 John 1:5 Parallel Translations

Dear friend, you are showing your faith in whatever you do for other believers, especially when they're your guests.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;

ASV:

Beloved, thou doest a faithful work in whatsoever thou doest toward them that are brethren and strangers withal;

BBE:

My loved one, you are doing a good work in being kind to those brothers who come from other places;

DBY:

Beloved, thou doest faithfully in whatever thou mayest have wrought towards the brethren and that strangers,

ERV:

Beloved, thou doest a faithful work in whatsoever thou doest toward them that are brethren and strangers withal;

WEY:

My dear friend, you are acting faithfully in all your behaviour towards the brethren, even when they are strangers to you.

WBS:

Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;

WEB:

Beloved, you do a faithful work in whatever you accomplish for those who are brothers and strangers.

YLT:

Beloved, faithfully dost thou do whatever thou mayest work to the brethren and to the strangers,

3 John 1:5 Cross References

XREF:

Acts 1:15 At this time Peter stood up in the midst of the brethren (a gathering of about one hundred and twenty persons was there together), and said,

Romans 12:13 contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality.

Galatians 6:10 So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.

Hebrews 13:2 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it.

3 John 1:3 For I was very glad when brethren came and testified to your truth, that is, how you are walking in truth.

3 John 1:10 For this reason, if I come, I will call attention to his deeds which he does, unjustly accusing us with wicked words; and not satisfied with this, he himself does not receive the brethren, either, and he forbids those who desire to do so and puts them out of the church. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

1:5 Beloved, thou doest {b} faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;
(b) As becomes a believer and a Christian.

PNT:

1:5 Thou doest faithfully. In his kindness to brethren and strangers. In those early ages hospitality to the saints sent on evangelistic missions, and especially to persecuted saints driven from home, was a very important duty.

WES:

1:5 Faithfully - Uprightly and sincerely.

MHC:

1:1-8 Those who are beloved of Christ, will love the brethren for his sake. Soul prosperity is the greatest blessing on this side heaven. Grace and health are rich companions. Grace will employ health. A rich soul may be lodged in a weak body; and grace must then be exercised in submitting to such a dispensation. But we may wish and pray that those who have prosperous souls, may have healthful bodies; that their grace may shine where there is still more room for activity. How many professors there are, about whom the apostle's words must be reversed, and we must earnestly wish and pray that their souls might prosper, as their health and circumstances do! True faith will work by love. A good report is due from those who receive good; they could not but testify to the church, what they found and felt. Good men will rejoice in the soul prosperity of others; and they are glad to hear of the grace and goodness of others. And as it is a joy to good parents, it will be a joy to good ministers, to see their people adorn their profession. Gaius overlooked petty differences among serious Christians, and freely helped all who bore the image, and did the work of Christ. He was upright in what he did, as a faithful servant. Faithful souls can hear their own praises without being puffed up; the commendation of what is good in them, lays them at the foot of the cross of Christ. Christians should consider not only what they must do, but what they may do; and should do even the common actions of life, and of good-will, after a godly sort, serving God therein, and designing his glory. Those who freely make known Christ's gospel, should be helped by others to whom God gives the means. Those who cannot themselves proclaim it, may yet receive, help, and countenance those who do so.

CONC:

Accomplish Acting Behaviour Beloved Brethren Brothers Dear Doest Especially Faithful Faithfully Friend Kind Loved Loyal Mayest Places Render Service Strangers Though Towards Whatever Whatsoever Withal Wrought

Accomplish Acting Behaviour Beloved Dear Especially Faithful Faithfully Friend Good Loyal Mayest Places Render Service Strangers Towards Whatever Whatsoever Withal Work

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