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

3 John 1:3-8

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3 For I rejoiced greatly, when brothers came and testified about your truth, even as you walk in 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 about my children walking in truth.
4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.
5 Beloved, you do a faithful work in whatever you accomplish for those who are brothers and 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 about your love before the assembly. You will do well to send them forward 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 because for the sake of the Name they went out, taking nothing from the Gentiles.
7 It was for the sake of the Name that they went out, receiving no help from the pagans.
8 We therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow workers for the truth.
8 We ought therefore to show hospitality to such people so that we may work together for the truth.
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