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 your love before the church. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God. 7For they have gone forth on behalf of “The Name,” accepting nothing from the pagans. Therefore we ought to support such people, so that we become coworkers in cooperation with the truth. 9I wrote something to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, does not acknowledge us. 10Therefore, if I come, I will call attention to the deeds he is doing – the bringing of unjustified charges against us with evil words! And not being content with that, he not only refuses to welcome the brothers himself, but hinders the people who want to do so and throws 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

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Weἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• thereforeοὖνoun · therefore/thenG3767
• oughtὀφείλωopheilō opheileō · to oweG3784
• to receiveἀπολαμβάνωapolambanō · to get backG618
• suchτοιοῦτοςtoioutos · such as thisG5108
• thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• we might beγίνομαιginomai · to beG1096
• fellowhelpersσυνεργόςsunergos · co-workerG4904
• the truthἀλήθειαalētheia · truthG225

Cross-references for 3 John 1:8

• 3 John 1:10Therefore, if I come, I will call attention to the deeds he is doing – the bringing of unjustified charges against us with evil words! And not being content with that, he not only refuses to welcome the brothers himself, but hinders the people who want to do so and throws them out of the church!
• Matthew 10:14And if anyone will not welcome you or listen to your message, shake the dust off your feet as you leave that house or that town.
• Luke 11:7Then he will reply from inside, ‘Do not bother me. The door is already shut, and my children and I are in bed. I cannot get up and give you anything.’
• 2 Corinthians 7:2Make room for us in your hearts; we have wronged no one, we have ruined no one, we have exploited no one.
• 1 Corinthians 3:5What is Apollos, really? Or what is Paul? Servants through whom you came to believe, and each of us in the ministry the Lord gave us.
• 1 Corinthians 16:10Now if Timothy comes, see that he has nothing to fear among you, for he is doing the Lord’s work, as I am too.
• 2 Corinthians 6:1Now because we are fellow workers, we also urge you not to receive the grace of God in vain.
• 2 Corinthians 8:23If there is any question about Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you; if there is any question about our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, a glory to Christ.
• Philippians 4:3Yes, I say also to you, true companion, help them. They have struggled together in the gospel ministry along with me and Clement and my other coworkers, whose names are in the book of life.
• Colossians 4:11And Jesus who is called Justus also sends greetings. In terms of Jewish converts, these are the only 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 you and encourage you about your faith,
• Philemon 1:2to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church that meets in 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