3 John 1:3-8 (The Message)
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I was most happy when some friends arrived and brought the news that you persist in following the way of Truth.
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Nothing could make me happier than getting reports that my children continue diligently in the way of Truth!
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Dear friend, when you extend hospitality to Christian brothers and sisters, even when they are strangers, you make the faith visible.
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They've made a full report back to the church here, a message about your love. It's good work you're doing, helping these travelers on their way, hospitality worthy of God himself!
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They set out under the banner of the Name, and get no help from unbelievers.
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So they deserve any support we can give them. In providing meals and a bed, we become their companions in spreading the Truth.
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved. (The Message Bible Online)
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