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3 John 1:3-8

The Message Bible MSG

3 I was most happy when some friends arrived and brought the news that you persist in following the way of Truth.

4 Nothing could make me happier than getting reports that my children continue diligently in the way of Truth!

5 Dear friend, when you extend hospitality to Christian brothers and sisters, even when they are strangers, you make the faith visible.

6 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!

7 They set out under the banner of the Name, and get no help from unbelievers.

8 So they deserve any support we can give them. In providing meals and a bed, we become their companions in spreading the Truth.

New International Version NIV

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 to hear that my children are walking in the truth.

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

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

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