Parallel Bible results for "3-john 1:3-8"

3 John 1:3-8

3 For I was very glad when some brothers came and testified to your [faithfulness] to the truth-how you are walking in the truth.

3 It gave me great joy when some believers came and testified about your faithfulness to the truth, telling how you continue to walk in it.

4 I have no greater joy than this: to hear that my children are walking in the truth.

4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.

5 Dear friend, you are showing your faith by whatever you do for the brothers, and this [you are doing] for strangers;

5 Dear friend, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers and sisters, even though they are strangers to you.

6 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,

6 They have told the church about your love. Please send them on their way in a manner that honors God.

7 since they set out for the sake of the name, accepting nothing from pagans.

7 It was for the sake of the Name that they went out, receiving no help from the pagans.

8 Therefore, we ought to support such men, so that we can be co-workers with the truth.

8 We ought therefore to show hospitality to such people so that we may work together for the truth.