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3 John 1:8 KJV
3 John · chapter 1 · verse 8
We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.3 John 1:8 · King James Version
3 John 1:8 in context
6Which 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:
7Because that for his name’s sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.
8We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.
9I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
10Wherefore, 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 them out of the church.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- fellowhelperssynergosa companion in work, fellow workerG4904 →
- receiveapolambanōto receive, of what is due or promised, to take again or back, to recover, to receive by…G618 →
- oughtopheilōto owe, to owe money, be in debt for, that which is due, the debt, metaph. the goodwill…G3784 →
- truthalētheiaobjectively, what is true in any matter under consideration, truly, in truth, according…G225 →
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I. John receives a good report of Gaius's faith and charity from the brethren. Gaius’s love for the brethren and hospitality to strangers proves his sincerity in the faith. II. Gaius is commended for his hospitality, a virtue extended to strangers and those of different churches. III.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 3-8