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href="/bsb/3_john/1.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/3_john/1.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />We ought therefore to show hospitality to such people so that we may work together for the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/3_john/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So we ourselves should support them so that we can be their partners as they teach the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/3_john/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore we ought to support people like these, that we may be fellow workers for the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/3_john/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore we ought to support such men, so that we may be fellow workers for the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/3_john/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Therefore we ought to receive such <i>men</i>, so that we may be fellow workers in the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/3_john/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/3_john/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />We therefore ought to receive such, that we may become fellow workers for the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/3_john/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore we ought to support such people, so that we may prove to be fellow workers with the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/3_john/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Therefore we ought to support such men, so that we may be fellow workers with the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/3_john/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Therefore we ought to support such men, that we may be fellow workers with the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/3_john/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Therefore we ought to support such men, so that we may be fellow workers with the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/3_john/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />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].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/3_john/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, we ought to support such people so that we can be coworkers with the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/3_john/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, we ought to support such men so that we can be coworkers with the truth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/3_john/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />We therefore ought to welcome such, that we may be fellow-workers for the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/3_john/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />We must support people like them, so we can take part in what they are doing to spread the truth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/3_john/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />We therefore ought to welcome such, that we may be fellow-workers with the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/3_john/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />We must support believers who go on trips like this so that we can work together with them in spreading the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/3_john/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />We Christians, then, must help these people, so that we may share in their work for the truth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/3_john/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore, we ought to support such people so that we can become genuine helpers with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/3_john/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore we ought to receive such men, so that we may be fellow workers for the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/3_john/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Therefore we ought to support such people, so that we become coworkers in cooperation with the truth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/3_john/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />We therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow workers for the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/3_john/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />We therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow-helpers to the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/3_john/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />It is therefore our duty to show hospitality to such men, so that we may be fellow workers in promoting the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/3_john/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />We therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow workers for the truth. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/3_john/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />we, then, ought to receive such, that we may become fellow-workers to the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/3_john/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Therefore we ought to receive such <i>men</i>, so that we may be fellow workers in the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/3_john/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> we, then, ought to receive such, that fellow-workers we may become to the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/3_john/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Therefore ought we to receive such, that we might be workers together in the truth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/3_john/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />We therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow helpers of the truth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/3_john/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Therefore, we must accept such as these, in order that we may cooperate with the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/3_john/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, we ought to support such persons, so that we may be co-workers in the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/3_john/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore we ought to support such people, so that we may become co-workers with the truth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/3_john/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />We, therefore, ought to welcome such, so that we may be fellow helpers to the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/3_john/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Therefore we are indebted to receive such as these, that we may be helpers for the truth.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/3_john/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />We, therefore, ought to receive such, that we may be fellow-helpers to the truth.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/3_john/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Therefore we ought to receive such, in order that we may be fellow-workers with the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/3_john/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />We therefore ought to assist such men, that we may become fellow-labourers in the truth.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/3_john/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />it behoves us to give a kind reception to such, that we may be assistant in promoting the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/3_john/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />It is therefore our duty to show hospitality to such men, so that we may be fellow workers in promoting the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/3_john/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />We ought, therefore, to welcome such <i>persons</i>, that we may become fellow-workers for the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/3_john/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />We ought therefore to receive such, that we may become fellow-laborers in the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/3_john/1-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9HTsCnSVEbc?start=55" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/3_john/1.htm">Gaius Commended for His Hospitality</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>For they went out on behalf of the Name, accepting nothing from the Gentiles. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">Therefore</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmeis (PPro-N1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">we</a> <a href="/greek/3784.htm" title="3784: opheilomen (V-PIA-1P) -- Or, its prolonged form opheileo probably from the base of ophelos; to owe; figuratively, to be under obligation; morally, to fail in duty.">ought</a> <a href="/greek/5274.htm" title="5274: hypolambanein (V-PNA) -- (a) I take up, (b) I welcome, entertain, (c) I answer, (d) I suppose, imagine. ">to support</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5108.htm" title="5108: toioutous (DPro-AMP) -- (including the other inflections); from toi and houtos; truly this, i.e. Of this sort (to denote character or individuality).">such men,</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">so that</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: ginōmetha (V-PSM/P-1P) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">we may be</a> <a href="/greek/4904.htm" title="4904: synergoi (Adj-NMP) -- A fellow worker, associate, helper. From a presumed compound of sun and the base of ergon; a co-laborer, i.e. Coadjutor.">fellow workers</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.">for the</a> <a href="/greek/225.htm" title="225: alētheia (N-DFS) -- From alethes; truth.">truth.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">9</span>I have written to the church about this, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not accept our instruction.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-40.htm">Matthew 10:40-42</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-2.htm">Hebrews 13:2</a></span><br />Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-13.htm">Romans 12:13</a></span><br />Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/9-11.htm">1 Corinthians 9:11-14</a></span><br />If we have sown spiritual seed among you, is it too much for us to reap a material harvest from you? / If others have this right to your support, shouldn’t we have it all the more? But we did not exercise this right. Instead, we put up with anything rather than hinder the gospel of Christ. / Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-6.htm">Galatians 6:6</a></span><br />Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-14.htm">Philippians 4:14-19</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/5-18.htm">1 Timothy 5:18</a></span><br />For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_john/1-10.htm">2 John 1:10-11</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-15.htm">Acts 16:15</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/18-27.htm">Acts 18:27</a></span><br />When Apollos resolved to cross over to Achaia, the brothers encouraged him and wrote to the disciples there to welcome him. On his arrival, he was a great help to those who by grace had believed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-9.htm">1 Peter 4:9</a></span><br />Show hospitality to one another without complaining.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-12.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:12-13</a></span><br />But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. / In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-7.htm">Luke 10:7</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-10.htm">1 Corinthians 16:10-11</a></span><br />If 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. / No one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he can return to me, for I am expecting him along with the brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-23.htm">2 Corinthians 8:23-24</a></span><br />As 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. / In full view of the churches, then, show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our boasting about you.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellow helpers to the truth.</p><p class="hdg">to receive.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/3_john/1-10.htm">3 John 1:10</a></b></br> Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth <i>them</i> out of the church.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/10-14.htm">Matthew 10:14,40</a></b></br> And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/11-7.htm">Luke 11:7</a></b></br> And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee.</p><p class="hdg">fellow-helpers.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/3-5.htm">1 Corinthians 3:5-9</a></b></br> Who then is Paul, and who <i>is</i> Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/16-10.htm">1 Corinthians 16:10,11</a></b></br> Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also <i>do</i>… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/6-1.htm">2 Corinthians 6:1</a></b></br> We then, <i>as</i> workers together <i>with him</i>, beseech <i>you</i> also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_peter/2-19.htm">Duty</a> <a href="/3_john/1-3.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-1.htm">Fellow</a> <a href="/philemon/1-24.htm">Fellow-Workers</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-2.htm">Guests</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-9.htm">Hospitality</a> <a href="/1_john/4-11.htm">Ought</a> <a href="/2_john/1-11.htm">Part</a> <a href="/colossians/2-23.htm">Promoting</a> <a href="/2_john/1-10.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/3_john/1-6.htm">Right</a> <a href="/1_john/2-16.htm">Show</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-10.htm">Support</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-16.htm">Together</a> <a href="/3_john/1-4.htm">True.</a> <a href="/3_john/1-4.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/2_john/1-10.htm">Welcome</a> <a href="/3_john/1-5.htm">Work</a> <a href="/james/5-4.htm">Workers</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/38-8.htm">Duty</a> <a href="/jude/1-3.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/revelation/1-9.htm">Fellow</a> <a href="/romans/16-3.htm">Fellow-Workers</a> <a href="/revelation/19-9.htm">Guests</a> <a href="/acts/28-7.htm">Hospitality</a> <a href="/jude/1-17.htm">Ought</a> <a href="/revelation/1-9.htm">Part</a> <a href="/colossians/2-23.htm">Promoting</a> <a href="/3_john/1-9.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/3_john/1-11.htm">Right</a> <a href="/jude/1-23.htm">Show</a> <a href="/genesis/13-6.htm">Support</a> <a href="/3_john/1-14.htm">Together</a> <a href="/3_john/1-12.htm">True.</a> <a href="/3_john/1-12.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/judges/19-20.htm">Welcome</a> <a href="/revelation/2-2.htm">Work</a> <a href="/ruth/2-21.htm">Workers</a><div class="vheading2">3 John 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/3_john/1-1.htm">He commends Gaius for his piety,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/3_john/1-5.htm">and hospitality,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/3_john/1-7.htm">to true preachers;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/3_john/1-9.htm">complaining of the unkind dealing of ambitious Diotrephes on the contrary side;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/3_john/1-11.htm">whose evil example is not to be followed;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/3_john/1-12.htm">and gives special testimony to the good report of Demetrius.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>Therefore we ought to support such men</b><br>The word "therefore" indicates a conclusion drawn from previous statements. In the context of 3 John, the Apostle John is writing to Gaius, commending him for his hospitality and support of traveling missionaries. The phrase "we ought to support" suggests a moral obligation or duty. In the early church, itinerant preachers and missionaries relied heavily on the hospitality and support of local believers. This support was not just financial but also included providing food, shelter, and encouragement. The early Christian community was characterized by a strong sense of fellowship and mutual aid, as seen in <a href="/acts/2-44.htm">Acts 2:44-45</a>, where believers shared everything they had. Supporting "such men" refers to those who are spreading the gospel and living according to the truth of Christ, emphasizing the importance of discernment in whom to support.<p><b>so that we may be fellow workers for the truth</b><br>The phrase "fellow workers" implies partnership and collaboration in the mission of spreading the gospel. This concept is echoed in <a href="/1_corinthians/3-9.htm">1 Corinthians 3:9</a>, where Paul refers to believers as "God's fellow workers." The "truth" in this context refers to the gospel message and the teachings of Jesus Christ. By supporting those who are actively engaged in ministry, believers become participants in their work, sharing in the spiritual fruits and rewards of their labor. This partnership underscores the communal nature of the Christian mission, where each member of the body of Christ plays a role in advancing the kingdom of God. The idea of being "fellow workers for the truth" also highlights the unity and cooperation that should exist among believers, as they work together to uphold and spread the teachings of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/john_the_apostle.htm">John the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of the letter, traditionally understood to be John the Apostle, who is writing to Gaius, a beloved friend and fellow believer.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/gaius.htm">Gaius</a></b><br>The recipient of the letter, commended for his hospitality and support of traveling missionaries.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/traveling_missionaries.htm">Traveling Missionaries</a></b><br>Individuals who were spreading the Gospel and relied on the support of local believers like Gaius.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_early_church.htm">The Early Church</a></b><br>The broader context in which this letter was written, characterized by the spread of Christianity and the need for support among believers.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_truth.htm">The Truth</a></b><br>A central theme in John's writings, referring to the Gospel message and the teachings of Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_support.htm">The Call to Support</a></b><br>Believers are called to actively support those who are dedicated to spreading the Gospel. This support can be financial, emotional, or through prayer and hospitality.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/partnership_in_ministry.htm">Partnership in Ministry</a></b><br>By supporting missionaries and church workers, believers become partners in their ministry, sharing in the work and the rewards of spreading the truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hospitality_as_a_christian_virtue.htm">Hospitality as a Christian Virtue</a></b><br>Hospitality is a tangible expression of love and support, reflecting the character of Christ and the unity of the body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_truth.htm">The Importance of Truth</a></b><br>Supporting those who work for the truth aligns believers with the mission of Christ, emphasizing the importance of truth in the Christian life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a></b><br>Supporting Gospel work is an investment in eternity, as it contributes to the spread of the Gospel and the growth of God's kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_3_john_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 3 John 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_diotrephes'_portrayal_bias.htm">How do we reconcile the portrayal of Diotrephes in 3 John 1:9–10 with potential bias, since we only hear one side? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_live_for_christ's_return.htm">How should we live in anticipation of Christ's return?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_universal_sin_defensible_universally.htm">1 John 1:8 states that anyone claiming to be without sin deceives themselves. Is this concept of universal sin defensible in light of differing religious or secular views on human nature?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/3_john/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Ver. 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">We, therefore, ought to support such.</span> The pronoun is very emphatic. If no help comes from the heathen, <span class="accented">we</span> must give it; that we may become their fellow-workers for the truth. Just as the apostle warned the elect lady that to welcome and support preachers of false doctrine is to partake in their evils works (<a href="/2_john/1-11.htm">2 John 1:11</a>), so he encourages Gains and his friends with the thought that to welcome and support preachers of the truth is to partake in their good works. It is the Master's teaching in another form, "He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward" (<a href="/matthew/10-41.htm">Matthew 10:41</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/3_john/1-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Therefore</span><br /><span class="grk">οὖν</span> <span class="translit">(oun)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> </span><span class="str2">Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">we</span><br /><span class="grk">ἡμεῖς</span> <span class="translit">(hēmeis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">ought</span><br /><span class="grk">ὀφείλομεν</span> <span class="translit">(opheilomen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3784.htm">Strong's 3784: </a> </span><span class="str2">Or, its prolonged form opheileo probably from the base of ophelos; to owe; figuratively, to be under obligation; morally, to fail in duty.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to support</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑπολαμβάνειν</span> <span class="translit">(hypolambanein)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5274.htm">Strong's 5274: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I take up, (b) I welcome, entertain, (c) I answer, (d) I suppose, imagine. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">such [men],</span><br /><span class="grk">τοιούτους</span> <span class="translit">(toioutous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5108.htm">Strong's 5108: </a> </span><span class="str2">(including the other inflections); from toi and houtos; truly this, i.e. Of this sort (to denote character or individuality).</span><br /><br /><span class="word">so that</span><br /><span class="grk">ἵνα</span> <span class="translit">(hina)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> </span><span class="str2">In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">we may be</span><br /><span class="grk">γινώμεθα</span> <span class="translit">(ginōmetha)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Subjunctive Middle or Passive - 1st Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fellow workers</span><br /><span class="grk">συνεργοὶ</span> <span class="translit">(synergoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4904.htm">Strong's 4904: </a> </span><span class="str2">A fellow worker, associate, helper. From a presumed compound of sun and the base of ergon; a co-laborer, i.e. Coadjutor.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for the</span><br /><span class="grk">τῇ</span> <span class="translit">(tē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">truth.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀληθείᾳ</span> <span class="translit">(alētheia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_225.htm">Strong's 225: </a> </span><span class="str2">From alethes; truth.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/3_john/1-8.htm">3 John 1:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/3_john/1-8.htm">3 John 1:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/3_john/1-8.htm">3 John 1:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/3_john/1-8.htm">3 John 1:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/3_john/1-8.htm">3 John 1:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/3_john/1-8.htm">3 John 1:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/3_john/1-8.htm">3 John 1:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/3_john/1-8.htm">3 John 1:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/3_john/1-8.htm">3 John 1:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/3_john/1-8.htm">3 John 1:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/3_john/1-8.htm">NT Letters: 3 John 1:8 We therefore ought to receive such that (3J iiiJ 3Jn iii jn 3 jo) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/3_john/1-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="3 John 1:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="3 John 1:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/3_john/1-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="3 John 1:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="3 John 1:9" /></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>