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Please send them on their way in a manner that honors God. <a href="/nlt/3_john/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> They have told the church here of your loving friendship. Please continue providing for such teachers in a manner that pleases God. <a href="/esv/3_john/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> who testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on their journey in a manner worthy of God. <a href="/bsb/3_john/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> They have testified to the church about your love. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God. <a href="/blb/3_john/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> who testified of your love before the church, whom you will do well having set forward worthily of God. <a href="/kjv/3_john/1.htm">King James Bible</a> Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well: <a href="/nkjv/3_john/1.htm">New King James Version</a> who have borne witness of your love before the church. If you send them forward on their journey in a manner worthy of God, you will do well, <a href="/nasb_/3_john/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and they have testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God. <a href="/nasb/3_john/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> and they have testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God. <a href="/nasb77/3_john/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and they bear witness to your love before the church; and you will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God. <a href="/lsb/3_john/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and they bore witness to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God. <a href="/amp/3_john/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and they have testified before the church of your love and friendship. You will do well to [assist them and] send them on their way in a manner worthy of God. <a href="/csb/3_john/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> They have testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on their journey in a manner worthy of God, <a href="/hcsb/3_john/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> They have testified to your love in front of the church. You will do well to send them on their journey in a manner worthy of God, <a href="/asv/3_john/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> who bare witness to thy love before the church: whom thou wilt do well to set forward on their journey worthily of God: <a href="/cev/3_john/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> They have told the church about your love. They say you were good enough to welcome them and to send them on their mission in a way God's servants deserve. <a href="/erv/3_john/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> who bare witness to thy love before the church: whom thou wilt do well to set forward on their journey worthily of God: <a href="/gwt/3_john/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> These believers have told the congregation about your love. You will do well to support them on their trip in a way that proves you belong to God. <a href="/gnt/3_john/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> They have spoken to the church here about your love. Please help them to continue their trip in a way that will please God. <a href="/isv/3_john/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> They have testified before the church about your love. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God. <a href="/msb/3_john/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> They have testified to the church about your love. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God. <a href="/net/3_john/1.htm">NET Bible</a> They have testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God. <a href="/nheb/3_john/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> They have testified about your love before the church. You will do well to send them forward on their journey in a manner worthy of God, <a href="/wbt/3_john/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Who have borne testimony of thy charity before the church: whom if thou shalt bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou wilt do well: <a href="/wey/3_john/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> They have testified, in the presence of the Church, to your love; and you will do well to help them on their journey in a manner worthy of your fellowship with God. <a href="/web/3_john/1.htm">World English Bible</a> They have testified about your love before the assembly. You will do well to send them forward on their journey in a way worthy of God, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/3_john/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> who testified of your love before an assembly, whom you will do well, having sent forward worthily of God, <a href="/blb/3_john/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> who testified of your love before the church, whom you will do well having set forward worthily of God. <a href="/ylt/3_john/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> who did testify of thy love before an assembly, whom thou wilt do well, having sent forward worthily of God, <a href="/slt/3_john/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Who testified to thy love before the church: thou shalt do well, having sent them forward worthily of God.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/3_john/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Who have given testimony to thy charity in the sight of the church: whom thou shalt do well to bring forward on their way in a manner worthy of God. <a href="/cpdv/3_john/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> they have given testimony to your charity in the sight of the Church. You would to well to lead these ones worthily to God. <a href="/nabre/3_john/1.htm">New American Bible</a> they have testified to your love before the church. Please help them in a way worthy of God to continue their journey. <a href="/nrsvce/3_john/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> they have testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on in a manner worthy of God;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/3_john/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Who have borne witness concerning your love before the whole church: for the good things which you have done for them by supplying their needs, as is pleasing to God, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/3_john/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Those who have testified of your love before all the churches. You did well when you gave them necessities, as is becoming to God.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/3_john/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> who have testified to your love before the church: if you conduct these on their journey, in a manner worthy of God, you will do well: <a href="/godbey/3_john/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> who have witnessed to thy divine love before the church: whom you will do well, having sent forth worthily of God. <a href="/haweis/3_john/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> who have borne testimony to thy love before the church; to whom thou wilt perform a good act of service in forwarding them on their journey, in a manner worthy of God. <a href="/mace/3_john/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> they have made a publick declaration of your charity, and you will do well to accompany them in the most effectual manner. <a href="/wey/3_john/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> They have testified, in the presence of the Church, to your love; and you will do well to help them on their journey in a manner worthy of your fellowship with God. <a href="/worrell/3_john/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> who testified to your love before the assembly; whom sending forward worthily of God, you will do well; <a href="/worsley/3_john/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> who have borne witness to thy love before the church: whom thou wilt do well in forwarding, as is worthy of God. <a href="/parallel/3_john/1-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9HTsCnSVEbc?start=39" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/3_john/1.htm">Gaius Commended for His Hospitality</a> 5Beloved, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers, and especially since they are strangers to you. 6<a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hoi (RelPro-NMP) -- Who, which, what, that. ">They</a> <a href="/greek/3140.htm" title="3140: emartyrēsan (V-AIA-3P) -- To witness, bear witness, give evidence, testify, give a good report. From martus; to be a witness, i.e. Testify.">have testified</a> <a href="/greek/1799.htm" title="1799: enōpion (Prep) -- Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of.">to</a> <a href="/greek/1577.htm" title="1577: ekklēsias (N-GFS) -- From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation.">the church</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">about your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/26.htm" title="26: agapē (N-DFS) -- From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast.">love.</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiēseis (V-FIA-2S) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">You will do</a> <a href="/greek/2573.htm" title="2573: kalōs (Adv) -- Well, nobly, honorably, rightly. Adverb from kalos; well.">well</a> <a href="/greek/4311.htm" title="4311: propempsas (V-APA-NMS) -- To send forward, accompany, equip for a journey. From pro and pempo; to send forward, i.e. Escort or aid in travel.">to send them on their way</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hous (RelPro-AMP) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/516.htm" title="516: axiōs (Adv) -- Worthily, in a manner worthy of. Adverb from axios; appropriately.">in a manner worthy</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God.</a> 7For they went out on behalf of the Name, accepting nothing from the Gentiles.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/10-40.htm">Matthew 10:40-42</a> He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives the One who sent Me. / Whoever receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever receives a righteous man because he is a righteous man will receive a righteous man’s reward. / And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is My disciple, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.” <a href="/hebrews/13-2.htm">Hebrews 13:2</a> Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. <a href="/romans/12-13.htm">Romans 12:13</a> Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality. <a href="/1_peter/4-9.htm">1 Peter 4:9</a> Show hospitality to one another without complaining. <a href="/galatians/6-10.htm">Galatians 6:10</a> Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith. <a href="/1_timothy/5-10.htm">1 Timothy 5:10</a> and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work. <a href="/philippians/4-14.htm">Philippians 4:14-19</a> Nevertheless, you have done well to share in my affliction. / And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving. / For even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs again and again. ... <a href="/acts/16-15.htm">Acts 16:15</a> And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, “If you consider me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-15.htm">1 Corinthians 16:15-18</a> You know that Stephanas and his household were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. Now I urge you, brothers, / to submit to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer. / I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you. ... <a href="/2_corinthians/8-1.htm">2 Corinthians 8:1-5</a> Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia. / In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity. / For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord, ... <a href="/2_john/1-10.htm">2 John 1:10-11</a> If anyone comes to you but does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your home or even greet him. / Whoever greets such a person shares in his evil deeds. <a href="/luke/10-5.htm">Luke 10:5-7</a> Whatever house you enter, begin by saying, ‘Peace to this house.’ / If a man of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; if not, it will return to you. / Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house. <a href="/colossians/4-10.htm">Colossians 4:10</a> My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas. You have already received instructions about him: If he comes to you, welcome him. <a href="/titus/3-13.htm">Titus 3:13-14</a> Do your best to equip Zenas the lawyer and Apollos, so that they will have everything they need. / And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful. <a href="/genesis/18-1.htm">Genesis 18:1-8</a> Then the LORD appeared to Abraham by the Oaks of Mamre in the heat of the day, while he was sitting at the entrance of his tent. / And Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground. / “My lord,” said Abraham, “if I have found favor in your sight, please do not pass your servant by. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Which have borne witness of your charity before the church: whom if you bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, you shall do well:have borne witness of thy charity.<a href="/3_john/1-12.htm">3 John 1:12</a> Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true.<a href="/philemon/1-5.htm">Philemon 1:5-7</a> Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; … whom.<a href="/acts/15-3.htm">Acts 15:3</a> And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.<a href="/acts/21-5.htm">Acts 21:5</a> And when we had accomplished those days, we departed and went our way; and they all brought us on our way, with wives and children, till we were out of the city: and we kneeled down on the shore, and prayed.<a href="/romans/15-24.htm">Romans 15:24</a> Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your company.after a godly sort.<a href="/1_thessalonians/2-12.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:12</a> That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.do well.<a href="/genesis/4-7.htm">Genesis 4:7</a> If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him.<a href="/jonah/4-4.htm">Jonah 4:4</a> Then said the LORD, Doest thou well to be angry?<a href="/matthew/25-21.htm">Matthew 25:21-23</a> His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_peter/5-13.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/titus/2-1.htm">Befits</a> <a href="/1_john/5-10.htm">Borne</a> <a href="/acts/27-3.htm">Cared</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-7.htm">Charity</a> <a href="/3_john/1-1.htm">Church</a> <a href="/2_john/1-11.htm">Fellowship</a> <a href="/2_john/1-9.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-11.htm">Godly</a> <a href="/2_john/1-13.htm">God's</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-12.htm">Help</a> <a href="/titus/3-13.htm">Journey</a> <a href="/3_john/1-1.htm">Love</a> <a href="/1_john/3-1.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/1_john/3-19.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/1_john/5-14.htm">Right</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-19.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/3_john/1-5.htm">Service</a> <a href="/james/3-6.htm">Setting</a> <a href="/1_john/5-17.htm">Sort</a> <a href="/3_john/1-3.htm">Testified</a> <a href="/1_john/5-7.htm">Testify</a> <a href="/3_john/1-3.htm">Testimony</a> <a href="/james/2-20.htm">Wilt</a> <a href="/3_john/1-3.htm">Witness</a> <a href="/1_john/5-10.htm">Witnessed</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-12.htm">Worthily</a> <a href="/james/2-7.htm">Worthy</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/3_john/1-9.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/psalms/33-1.htm">Befits</a> <a href="/3_john/1-12.htm">Borne</a> <a href="/revelation/12-6.htm">Cared</a> <a href="/jude/1-12.htm">Charity</a> <a href="/3_john/1-9.htm">Church</a> <a href="/revelation/18-4.htm">Fellowship</a> <a href="/genesis/2-14.htm">Forward</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-8.htm">Godly</a> <a href="/jude/1-1.htm">God's</a> <a href="/3_john/1-7.htm">Help</a> <a href="/genesis/24-21.htm">Journey</a> <a href="/3_john/1-7.htm">Love</a> <a href="/jude/1-7.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/jude/1-24.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/3_john/1-8.htm">Right</a> <a href="/revelation/1-1.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/revelation/2-19.htm">Service</a> <a href="/jude/1-19.htm">Setting</a> <a href="/revelation/11-6.htm">Sort</a> <a href="/revelation/1-2.htm">Testified</a> <a href="/3_john/1-12.htm">Testify</a> <a href="/3_john/1-12.htm">Testimony</a> <a href="/revelation/6-10.htm">Wilt</a> <a href="/3_john/1-12.htm">Witness</a> <a href="/ruth/1-21.htm">Witnessed</a> <a href="/ruth/4-11.htm">Worthily</a> <a href="/revelation/3-4.htm">Worthy</a><div class="vheading2">3 John 1</div>1. <a href="/3_john/1-1.htm">He commends Gaius for his piety,</a> 5. <a href="/3_john/1-5.htm">and hospitality,</a> 7. <a href="/3_john/1-7.htm">to true preachers;</a> 9. <a href="/3_john/1-9.htm">complaining of the unkind dealing of ambitious Diotrephes on the contrary side;</a> 11. <a href="/3_john/1-11.htm">whose evil example is not to be followed;</a> 12. <a href="/3_john/1-12.htm">and gives special testimony to the good report of Demetrius.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/3_john/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/3_john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/3_john/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>They have testified to the church about your love. This phrase highlights the commendation of Gaius, the recipient of the letter, for his demonstration of Christian love. In the early church, hospitality was a crucial expression of love, especially towards traveling missionaries and teachers. The testimony given to the church indicates that Gaius's actions were not only noticed but also celebrated among the believers. This aligns with the broader New Testament teaching on love as a defining characteristic of Christian discipleship (<a href="/john/13-35.htm">John 13:35</a>). The early church often met in homes, and the sharing of resources and hospitality was vital for the spread of the Gospel. This testimony serves as an encouragement for believers to continue in love and good works (<a href="/hebrews/10-24.htm">Hebrews 10:24</a>).You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God. This phrase underscores the importance of supporting those who are engaged in ministry. The phrase "in a manner worthy of God" suggests that the support given should reflect the character and generosity of God Himself. This is a call to excellence in hospitality and provision, ensuring that those who labor for the Gospel are well cared for. The early church relied heavily on the support of local believers to sustain itinerant preachers and missionaries. This practice is echoed in other New Testament writings, such as Paul's encouragement to the Philippians for their partnership in the Gospel (<a href="/philippians/4-15.htm">Philippians 4:15-18</a>). The phrase also implies a sense of stewardship and responsibility, reminding believers that their actions should honor God and advance His kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_apostle.htm">John the Apostle</a> The author of the letter, one of Jesus' original twelve disciples, known for his close relationship with Christ and his emphasis on love and truth. 2. <a href="/topical/g/gaius.htm">Gaius</a> The recipient of the letter, a beloved member of the early Christian community, known for his hospitality and support of traveling missionaries. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_church.htm">The Church</a> The broader Christian community that serves as a witness to Gaius's love and hospitality. 4. <a href="/topical/t/traveling_missionaries.htm">Traveling Missionaries</a> Individuals who were spreading the Gospel and relied on the support and hospitality of local believers like Gaius. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_testimony.htm">The Testimony</a> The report given by the missionaries to the church about Gaius's love and support.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_hospitality.htm">The Importance of Hospitality</a> Hospitality is a tangible expression of Christian love and support for the mission of the Gospel. Gaius's example shows that even seemingly small acts of kindness can have a significant impact on the spread of Christianity. <a href="/topical/l/living_a_testimony_of_love.htm">Living a Testimony of Love</a> Our actions should reflect the love of Christ, serving as a testimony to others. Gaius's love was evident to the church, demonstrating the power of living out one's faith. <a href="/topical/s/supporting_god's_work.htm">Supporting God's Work</a> Supporting those who are actively spreading the Gospel is a way to participate in God's mission. Sending missionaries "in a manner worthy of God" means providing for their needs generously and respectfully. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_accountability.htm">Community and Accountability</a> The church serves as a community that witnesses and affirms the actions of its members. Being accountable to the church encourages believers to live out their faith authentically.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_3_john_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 3 John 1</a> <a href="/q/how_to_align_3_john_1_with_other_virtues.htm">How do we harmonize 3 John 1's emphasis on truth and hospitality with other New Testament passages that appear to prioritize different virtues?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_loving_jesus_entail.htm">What does loving Jesus entail?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_1_cor_3_17_align_with_mercy.htm">If 1 Corinthians 3:17 insists God will destroy those who destroy His temple, how does this square with passages elsewhere emphasizing mercy and forgiveness?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_religious_science.htm">What is Religious Science?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/3_john/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Ver. 6. - Who bare witness to thy love before the Church. The thoroughly Greek word ἐκκλησία (which, however, had received a number of Jewish associations through its frequent use in the Septuagint)is used by St. John nowhere but in this Epistle. This witness of the brethren before the Church respecting the good deeds done to them is a type and earnest of the witness of Christ at the day of judgment: "I was a stranger, and ye took me in... Inasmuch as ye did it unto one of these my brethren, even these least, ye did it unto me." Whom thou wilt do well to forward on their journey in a manner worthy of God. No higher standard could well be set. It reminds us of "perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect" Gains is to treat them as remembering the Divine declaration, "He that receiveth whomsoever I send, receiveth me; and he that receiveth me, receiveth him that sent me" (<a href="/john/13-20.htm">John 13:20</a>). This coincidence, consciously or unconsciously made, between the Gospel and Third Epistle, is lost in the rather colourless rendering in the Authorized Version, "after a godly sort." <a href="/commentaries/3_john/1-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[They] οἳ (hoi) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. have testified ἐμαρτύρησάν (emartyrēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3140.htm">Strong's 3140: </a> To witness, bear witness, give evidence, testify, give a good report. From martus; to be a witness, i.e. Testify. to ἐνώπιον (enōpion) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1799.htm">Strong's 1799: </a> Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of. [the] church ἐκκλησίας (ekklēsias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1577.htm">Strong's 1577: </a> From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. about your σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. love. ἀγάπῃ (agapē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_26.htm">Strong's 26: </a> From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast. You will do ποιήσεις (poiēseis) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. well καλῶς (kalōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2573.htm">Strong's 2573: </a> Well, nobly, honorably, rightly. Adverb from kalos; well. to send them on their way προπέμψας (propempsas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4311.htm">Strong's 4311: </a> To send forward, accompany, equip for a journey. From pro and pempo; to send forward, i.e. Escort or aid in travel. in a manner worthy ἀξίως (axiōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_516.htm">Strong's 516: </a> Worthily, in a manner worthy of. Adverb from axios; appropriately. of God. Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/3_john/1-6.htm">3 John 1:6 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/3_john/1-6.htm">3 John 1:6 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/3_john/1-6.htm">3 John 1:6 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/3_john/1-6.htm">3 John 1:6 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/3_john/1-6.htm">3 John 1:6 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/3_john/1-6.htm">3 John 1:6 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/3_john/1-6.htm">3 John 1:6 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/3_john/1-6.htm">3 John 1:6 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/3_john/1-6.htm">3 John 1:6 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/3_john/1-6.htm">3 John 1:6 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/3_john/1-6.htm">NT Letters: 3 John 1:6 They have testified about your love before (3J iiiJ 3Jn iii jn 3 jo) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/3_john/1-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="3 John 1:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="3 John 1:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/3_john/1-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="3 John 1:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="3 John 1:7" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>