3 John 1:8 Parallel Translations

We must support believers who go on trips like this so that we can work together with them in spreading the truth.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

We therefore ought to welcome such, that we may be fellow-workers for the truth.

BBE:

So it is right for us to take in such men as guests, so that we may take our part in the work of the true faith.

DBY:

We therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow-workers with the truth.

ERV:

We therefore ought to welcome such, that we may be fellow-workers with the truth.

WEY:

It is therefore our duty to show hospitality to such men, so that we may be fellow workers in promoting the truth.

WBS:

We therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow-helpers to the truth.

WEB:

We therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow workers for the truth.

YLT:

we, then, ought to receive such, that fellow-workers we may become to the truth.

3 John 1:8 Cross References

XREF:

3 John 1:7 For they went out for the sake of the Name, accepting nothing from the Gentiles.

3 John 1:9 I wrote something to the church; but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, does not accept what we say. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

1:8 We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be {d} fellowhelpers to the truth.
(d) That we ourselves may help the preaching of the truth.

WES:

1:8 To receive - With all kindness. The truth - Which they preach.

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:

TRUE Faith Fellow Fellowhelpers Fellow-helpers Fellow-workers Guests Hospitality Ought Promoting Receive Support Truth Welcome Workers

Duty Faith Fellow Fellow-Workers Guests Hospitality Ought Part Promoting Receive Right Show Support Together True. Truth Welcome Work Workers

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