3 John 1:8

3 John 1:8 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.
• New International Version (NIV)We ought therefore to show hospitality to such people so that we may work together for the truth.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Therefore we ought to support people like these, that we may be fellow workers for the truth.
• New King James Version (NKJV)We therefore ought to receive such, that we may become fellow workers for the truth.

Context of 3 John 1:8

6They have testified to the church about your love. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God. 7For they went out on behalf of the Name, accepting nothing from the Gentiles. Therefore we ought to support such men, so that we may be fellow workers for the truth. 9I have written to the church about this, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not accept our instruction. 10So if I come, I will call attention to his malicious slander against us. And unsatisfied with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers and forbids those who want to do so, even putting them out of the church.

3 John 1:8 word by word

ἡμεῖς οὖν ὀφείλομεν ὑπολαμβάνειν τοὺς τοιούτους ἵνα συνεργοὶ γινώμεθα τῇ ἀληθείᾳ.¶Read the interlinear

• Thereforeοὖνoun · therefore/thenG3767
• weἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• oughtὀφείλωopheilō opheileō · to oweG3784
• to supportὑπολαμβάνωhupolambanō · to take up/supposeG5274
• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• suchτοιοῦτοςtoioutos · such as thisG5108
• so thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• we may beγίνομαιginomai · to beG1096
• fellow workersσυνεργόςsunergos · co-workerG4904
• truthἀλήθειαalētheia · truthG225

Cross-references for 3 John 1:8

• 3 John 1:10So if I come, I will call attention to his malicious slander against us. And unsatisfied with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers and forbids those who want to do so, even putting them out of the church.
• Matthew 10:14And if anyone will not welcome you or heed your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that home or town.
• Luke 11:7And suppose the one inside answers, ‘Do not bother me. My door is already shut, and my children and I are in bed. I cannot get up to give you anything.’
• 2 Corinthians 7:2Make room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have exploited no one.
• 1 Corinthians 3:5What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? They are servants through whom you believed, as the Lord has assigned to each his role.
• 1 Corinthians 16:10If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am.
• 2 Corinthians 6:1As God’s fellow workers, then, we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain.
• 2 Corinthians 8:23As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you. As for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ.
• Philippians 4:3Yes, and I ask you, my true yokefellow, to help these women who have contended at my side for the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life.
• Colossians 4:11Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me.
• 1 Thessalonians 3:2We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,
• Philemon 1:2to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church that meets at your house:

Commentaries on 3 John 1:8

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8We therefore ought to receive such - Those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, and have professed the truth at the hazard of their lives, and the loss of all their worldly substance. Instead of , to receive, the most ancient and reputable MSS. have ̔, to take up, undertake for, or kindly receive. Fellow helpers to the truth - And thus encourage the persecuted, and contribute to the spread and maintenance of the Gospel.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 8We therefore ought to receive such - All of us ought hospitably to entertain and help such persons. The work in which they are engaged is one of pure benevolence. They have no selfish aims and ends in it. They do not even look for the supplies of their own needs among the people to whom they go to minister; and we ought, therefore, to help them in their work, and to contribute to their support. Doubtless, the apostle meant to urge this duty particularly…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 7-8On behalf of the Name: John did not need to specify whose name this was because early Christians understood that the Name referred to Jesus Christ (see Acts 5:41). The traveling teachers had chosen to accept nothing offered to them from people who are not Christians. Instead, they relied on the churches for support. Christians who give support to trustworthy traveling teachers share in their work as those teachers spread the truth (see Matthew 10:41–42…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 88. We--in contradistinction to "the Gentiles" or "heathen" referred to, 3Jo 7. therefore--as they take nothing from the Gentiles or heathen. receive--The oldest manuscripts read, "take up." As they "take" nothing from the Gentiles, we ought to take them up so as to support them. fellow helpers--with them. to the truth--that is, to promote the truth.Read the comment

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Commentaries on 3 John 1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings