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3 John 1:3-8

3 For I rejoiced greatly when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest 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 to hear that my children walk in truth.

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

5 Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren and to 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 who have borne witness of thy charity before the church. If thou send them forward on their journey in a godly manner, thou shalt do well,

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

7 because for His name's sake they went forth, 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 might be fellow helpers to the truth.

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