3 John 1:5-8

5 Dear friend, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers and sisters,^[a] 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.

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Cross References 6

1. S ver 3
2. Romans 12:13; Hebrews 13:2
3. 1 Corinthians 16:11; 2 Corinthians 1:16
4. S Ephesians 4:1
5. S John 15:21
6. Acts 20:33,35

Footnotes 1

[a]. The Greek word for "brothers and sisters" ("adelphoi" ) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family.

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