the Week of Proper 22 / Ordinary 27
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3 John 1:8
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Therefore we ought to support such men, so that we may be fellow workers with the truth.
Listen, here's a code to live by, if you ain't riding out to spread the good news, then help those who are.
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.
*We* therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow-workers with the truth.
We therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow workers for the truth.
We ought therefore to receive such, that we may be fellow-helpers to the truth.
It is therefore our duty to show hospitality to such men, so that we may be fellow workers in promoting the truth.
We therefore ought to receiue such, that we might be fellow helpers to the trueth.
Therefore, we ought to entertain such men , that we may become co-workers in the truth.
We therfore oughte to receaue soch, that we mighte be helpers vnto the trueth.
it behoves us to give a kind reception to such, that we may be assistant in promoting the truth.
So we ought to support such people [welcoming them as guests and providing for them], so that we may be fellow workers for the truth [that is, for the gospel message of salvation].
We therefore ought to welcome such, that we may be fellow-workers for the truth.
So we ought to support such men, that we may be fellow workers in the truth.
We therfore ought to receave soche that we also myght be helpers to the trueth.
We therefore ought to welcome such, that we may be co-workers for the truth.
We therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow-helpers to the truth.
we, then, ought to receive such, that fellow-workers we may become to the truth.
So we should help such people; when we do, we share in their work for the truth.
Therefore we ought to support such people, so that we become coworkers in cooperation with the truth.
Therefore we ought to support such men, so that we may be fellow workers for the truth.
We must support people like them, so that we can take part in what they are doing to spread the truth.
It is we, therefore, who should support such people; so that we may share in their work for the truth.
Therefore we ought to support people like these, that we may be fellow workers for the truth.
We therefore ought to receiue such, that we might be helpers to the trueth.
We, therefore, ought to welcome such, so that we may be fellow helpers to the truth.
Therefore, we ought to support such men so that we can be coworkers with the truth.
We therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow workers for the truth.
Therefore, we ought to support such people so that we can become their helpers in spreading[fn] the truth.
We therefore ought to receive such, that we may be helpers of the truth.
We therefore ought to receive such persons, that we may be aiders of the truth.
We therefore ought to receive [fn] such, that we may become fellow workers for the truth.
So we should help such people. That way we will be working with them as they teach the truth.
We therefore ought to welcome such, that we may be fellow–workers with the truth.
Therefore we ought to support such people, so that we may become co-workers with the truth.
We, therefore ought to be sustaining such as these, that we may become, fellowworkers, with the truth.
We therefore ought to receive such: that we may be fellow helpers of the truth.
We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.
Therefore we ought to support such people, so that we become fellow workers with the truth.
We therfore ought to receaue such, that we myght be helpers to the trueth.
So we should help them. When we help them, we share with their work for the truth.
Therefore we ought to support such people, so that we may prove to be fellow workers with the truth.
We Christians, then, must help these people, so that we may share in their work for the truth.
Therfor we owen to resseyue siche, that we be euen worcheris of treuthe.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
to receive: 3 John 1:10, Matthew 10:14, Matthew 10:40, Luke 11:7, 2 Corinthians 7:2, 2 Corinthians 7:3
fellowhelpers: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9, 1 Corinthians 16:10, 1 Corinthians 16:11, 2 Corinthians 6:1, 2 Corinthians 8:23, Philippians 4:3, Colossians 4:11, 1 Thessalonians 3:2, Philemon 1:2, Philemon 1:24
Reciprocal: 1 Chronicles 22:17 - all the princes Psalms 94:16 - rise up Matthew 10:11 - inquire John 21:17 - Feed Acts 13:3 - they sent Acts 15:4 - received Acts 16:15 - come Acts 18:27 - exhorting Acts 21:17 - the brethren Romans 14:1 - receive 1 Corinthians 3:9 - we 1 Corinthians 16:16 - helpeth 3 John 1:9 - receiveth
Cross-References
God called the light "day" and the darkness "night." And evening passed and morning came, marking the first day.
God called the dry ground "land" and the waters "seas." And God saw that it was good.
And evening passed and morning came, marking the third day.
And evening passed and morning came, marking the fourth day.
And evening passed and morning came, marking the fifth day.
Then God looked over all he had made, and he saw that it was very good! And evening passed and morning came, marking the sixth day.
He created them male and female, and he blessed them and called them "human."
Gill's Notes on the Bible
We therefore ought to receive such,.... We who are Jews, that have believed in Christ, for such an one Gaius, it seems, as well, as the apostle, were, ought to receive such preachers of the word into our houses, and entertain them cheerfully, while they continue, and supply them with all necessaries when they depart:
that we might be fellow helpers to the truth; that is, to the Gospel, and the propagation of it in the world: some are helpers to it, in preaching of it, by making use of the ministerial gifts bestowed upon them; and others are fellow helpers with them, to the same good work, by their purses, communicating freely to the support of those, who labour in the word and doctrine; and these latter have the honour to be co-workers, or fellow labourers with the former, as the word here used signifies. The Alexandrian copy reads, "fellow helpers to the church", that so the whole burden of taking care of these ministers might not lie upon them. The Vulgate Latin, Arabic, and Ethiopic versions read, "fellow helpers of the truth".
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
We 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 upon Gaius; but, in order to show that he recognized the obligation himself, he uses the term âwe,â and speaks of it as a duty binding on all Christians.
That we might be fellow-helpers to the truth - All Christians cannot go forth to preach the gospel, but all may contribute something to the support of those who do; and in this case they would have a joint participation in the work of spreading the truth. The same reasoning which was applicable to that case, is also applicable now in regard to the duty of supporting those who go forth to preach the gospel to the destitute.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 3 John 1:8. We 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 αÏολαμβανειν, to receive, the most ancient and reputable MSS. have Ï Ïολαμβανειν, 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.
