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J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible

3 John 1:8

We, therefore ought to be sustaining such as these, that we may become, fellowworkers, with the truth.

Bible Study Resources

Concordances:

- Nave's Topical Bible - Hospitality;   Torrey's Topical Textbook - Missionary Work by Ministers;  

Dictionaries:

- Bridgeway Bible Dictionary - Gifts of the spirit;   Giving;   Hospitality;   Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology - Truth;   Fausset Bible Dictionary - Diotrephes;   John the Apostle;   John, the Epistles of;   Timothy, the First Epistle to;   Holman Bible Dictionary - Love;   Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible - Brotherly Love;   Diotrephes;   Excommunication;   Watson's Biblical & Theological Dictionary - John the Baptist;  

Parallel Translations

Christian Standard Bible®
Therefore, we ought to support such people so that we can be coworkers with the truth.
King James Version (1611)
We therefore ought to receiue such, that we might be fellow helpers to the trueth.
King James Version
We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.
English Standard Version
Therefore we ought to support people like these, that we may be fellow workers for the truth.
New American Standard Bible
Therefore we ought to support such people, so that we may prove to be fellow workers with the truth.
New Century Version
So we should help such people; when we do, we share in their work for the truth.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Therefore we ought to support such men, so that we may be fellow workers with the truth.
Berean Standard Bible
Therefore we ought to support such men, so that we may be fellow workers for the truth.
Contemporary English Version
We must support people like them, so that we can take part in what they are doing to spread the truth.
Complete Jewish Bible
It is we, therefore, who should support such people; so that we may share in their work for the truth.
Darby Translation
*We* therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow-workers with the truth.
Easy-to-Read Version
So we should help them. When we help them, we share with their work for the truth.
Geneva Bible (1587)
We therefore ought to receiue such, that we might be helpers to the trueth.
George Lamsa Translation
We, therefore, ought to welcome such, so that we may be fellow helpers to the truth.
Good News Translation
We Christians, then, must help these people, so that we may share in their work for the truth.
Lexham English Bible
Therefore we ought to support such people, so that we become fellow workers with the truth.
Literal Translation
Therefore, we ought to entertain such men , that we may become co-workers in the truth.
Amplified Bible
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].
American Standard Version
We therefore ought to welcome such, that we may be fellow-workers for the truth.
Bible in Basic English
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.
Hebrew Names Version
We therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow workers for the truth.
International Standard Version
Therefore, we ought to support such people so that we can become their helpers in spreading[fn] the truth.
Etheridge Translation
We therefore ought to receive such, that we may be helpers of the truth.
Murdock Translation
We therefore ought to receive such persons, that we may be aiders of the truth.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
We therfore ought to receaue such, that we myght be helpers to the trueth.
English Revised Version
We therefore ought to welcome such, that we may be fellow–workers with the truth.
World English Bible
We therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow workers for the truth.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
We ought therefore to receive such, that we may be fellow-helpers to the truth.
Weymouth's New Testament
It is therefore our duty to show hospitality to such men, so that we may be fellow workers in promoting the truth.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Therfor we owen to resseyue siche, that we be euen worcheris of treuthe.
Update Bible Version
We therefore ought to welcome such, that we may be co-workers for the truth.
Webster's Bible Translation
We therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow-helpers to the truth.
New English Translation
Therefore we ought to support such people, so that we become coworkers in cooperation with the truth.
New King James Version
We therefore ought to receive [fn] such, that we may become fellow workers for the truth.
New Living Translation
So we ourselves should support them so that we can be their partners as they teach the truth.
New Life Bible
So we should help such people. That way we will be working with them as they teach the truth.
New Revised Standard
Therefore we ought to support such people, so that we may become co-workers with the truth.
Douay-Rheims Bible
We therefore ought to receive such: that we may be fellow helpers of the truth.
Revised Standard Version
So we ought to support such men, that we may be fellow workers in the truth.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
We therfore ought to receave soche that we also myght be helpers to the trueth.
Young's Literal Translation
we, then, ought to receive such, that fellow-workers we may become to the truth.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
We therfore oughte to receaue soch, that we mighte be helpers vnto the trueth.
Mace New Testament (1729)
it behoves us to give a kind reception to such, that we may be assistant in promoting the truth.
Simplified Cowboy Version
Listen, here's a code to live by, if you ain't riding out to spread the good news, then help those who are.

Contextual Overview

3 For I rejoiced exceedingly, at brethren coming and bearing witness unto thy truth, - even as, thou, in truth, art walking. 4 I have no, greater, favour than these things, that I should be hearing that, my own children, in the truth, are walking. 5 Beloved! a faithful thing, art thou doing, whatsoever thou shalt accomplish for them that are brethren, and withal strangers, - 6 Who have borne witness to thy love before the assembly: whom thou wilt do, nobly, to set forward worthily of God. 7 For, in behalf of The Name, have they gone forth, taking, nothing, from them of the nations. 8 We, therefore ought to be sustaining such as these, that we may become, fellowworkers, with the truth.

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

Genesis 1:5
and God called the light, day, but the darkness, called he, night. So it was evening - and it was morning, one day.
Genesis 1:10
And God called, the dry-ground, land, but the gathering together of the waters, called he seas. And God saw that it was good.
Genesis 1:13
So it was evening - and it was morning, a third day.
Genesis 1:19
So it was evening - and it was morning, a fourth day.
Genesis 1:23
So it was evening - and it was morning, a fifth day.
Genesis 1:31
And God saw every thing which he had made, and lo! it was very good. So it was evening - and it was morning, the sixth day.
Genesis 5:2
Male and female, created he them, - and blessed them, and called their name Adam, in the day they were created.

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 “we,” 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 απολαμβανειν, to receive, the most ancient and reputable MSS. have υπολαμβανειν, 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.


 
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