Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version We ought therefore to show hospitality to such people so that we may work together for the truth. New Living Translation So we ourselves should support them so that we can be their partners as they teach the truth. English Standard Version Therefore we ought to support people like these, that we may be fellow workers for the truth. Berean Standard Bible Therefore we ought to support such men, so that we may be fellow workers for the truth. Berean Literal Bible Therefore we ought to receive such men, so that we may be fellow workers in the truth. King James Bible We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth. New King James Version We therefore ought to receive such, that we may become fellow workers for the truth. New American Standard Bible Therefore we ought to support such people, so that we may prove to be fellow workers with the truth. NASB 1995 Therefore we ought to support such men, so that we may be fellow workers with the truth. NASB 1977 Therefore we ought to support such men, that we may be fellow workers with the truth. Legacy Standard Bible Therefore we ought to support such men, so that we may be fellow workers with the truth. Amplified Bible So we ought to support such people [welcoming them as guests and providing for them], so that we may be fellow workers for the truth [that is, for the gospel message of salvation]. Christian Standard Bible Therefore, we ought to support such people so that we can be coworkers with the truth. Holman Christian Standard Bible Therefore, we ought to support such men so that we can be coworkers with the truth. American Standard Version We therefore ought to welcome such, that we may be fellow-workers for the truth. Contemporary English Version We must support people like them, so we can take part in what they are doing to spread the truth. English Revised Version We therefore ought to welcome such, that we may be fellow-workers with the truth. GOD'S WORD® Translation We must support believers who go on trips like this so that we can work together with them in spreading the truth. Good News Translation We Christians, then, must help these people, so that we may share in their work for the truth. International Standard Version Therefore, we ought to support such people so that we can become genuine helpers with them. Majority Standard Bible Therefore we ought to receive such men, so that we may be fellow workers for the truth. NET Bible Therefore we ought to support such people, so that we become coworkers in cooperation with the truth. New Heart English Bible We therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow workers for the truth. Webster's Bible Translation We therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow-helpers to the truth. Weymouth New Testament It is therefore our duty to show hospitality to such men, so that we may be fellow workers in promoting the truth. World English Bible We therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow workers for the truth. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionwe, then, ought to receive such, that we may become fellow-workers to the truth. Berean Literal Bible Therefore we ought to receive such men, so that we may be fellow workers in the truth. Young's Literal Translation we, then, ought to receive such, that fellow-workers we may become to the truth. Smith's Literal Translation Therefore ought we to receive such, that we might be workers together in the truth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWe therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow helpers of the truth. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, we must accept such as these, in order that we may cooperate with the truth. New American Bible Therefore, we ought to support such persons, so that we may be co-workers in the truth. New Revised Standard Version Therefore we ought to support such people, so that we may become co-workers with the truth. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWe, therefore, ought to welcome such, so that we may be fellow helpers to the truth. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Therefore we are indebted to receive such as these, that we may be helpers for the truth. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentWe, therefore, ought to receive such, that we may be fellow-helpers to the truth. Godbey New Testament Therefore we ought to receive such, in order that we may be fellow-workers with the truth. Haweis New Testament We therefore ought to assist such men, that we may become fellow-labourers in the truth. Mace New Testament it behoves us to give a kind reception to such, that we may be assistant in promoting the truth. Weymouth New Testament It is therefore our duty to show hospitality to such men, so that we may be fellow workers in promoting the truth. Worrell New Testament We ought, therefore, to welcome such persons, that we may become fellow-workers for the truth. Worsley New Testament We ought therefore to receive such, that we may become fellow-laborers in the truth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Gaius Commended for His Hospitality…7For they went out on behalf of the Name, accepting nothing from the Gentiles. 8Therefore we ought to support such men, so that we may be fellow workers for the truth. 9I have written to the church about this, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not accept our instruction.… Cross References Matthew 10:40-42 He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives the One who sent Me. / Whoever receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever receives a righteous man because he is a righteous man will receive a righteous man’s reward. / And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is My disciple, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.” Hebrews 13:2 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. Romans 12:13 Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality. 1 Corinthians 9:11-14 If we have sown spiritual seed among you, is it too much for us to reap a material harvest from you? / If others have this right to your support, shouldn’t we have it all the more? But we did not exercise this right. Instead, we put up with anything rather than hinder the gospel of Christ. / Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? ... Galatians 6:6 Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor. Philippians 4:14-19 Nevertheless, you have done well to share in my affliction. / And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving. / For even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs again and again. ... 1 Timothy 5:18 For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.” 2 John 1:10-11 If anyone comes to you but does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your home or even greet him. / Whoever greets such a person shares in his evil deeds. Acts 16:15 And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, “If you consider me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us. Acts 18:27 When Apollos resolved to cross over to Achaia, the brothers encouraged him and wrote to the disciples there to welcome him. On his arrival, he was a great help to those who by grace had believed. 1 Peter 4:9 Show hospitality to one another without complaining. 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. / In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another. Luke 10:7 Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house. 1 Corinthians 16:10-11 If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am. / No one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he can return to me, for I am expecting him along with the brothers. 2 Corinthians 8:23-24 As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you. As for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ. / In full view of the churches, then, show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our boasting about you. Treasury of Scripture We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellow helpers to the truth. to receive. 3 John 1:10 Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church. Matthew 10:14,40 And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet… Luke 11:7 And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee. fellow-helpers. 1 Corinthians 3:5-9 Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? … 1 Corinthians 16:10,11 Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do… 2 Corinthians 6:1 We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. Jump to Previous Duty Faith Fellow Fellow-Workers Guests Hospitality Ought Part Promoting Receive Right Show Support Together True. Truth Welcome Work WorkersJump to Next Duty Faith Fellow Fellow-Workers Guests Hospitality Ought Part Promoting Receive Right Show Support Together True. Truth Welcome Work Workers3 John 1 1. He commends Gaius for his piety,5. and hospitality, 7. to true preachers; 9. complaining of the unkind dealing of ambitious Diotrephes on the contrary side; 11. whose evil example is not to be followed; 12. and gives special testimony to the good report of Demetrius. Therefore The word "therefore" serves as a bridge connecting the previous thoughts to the current exhortation. In Greek, it is "οὖν" (oun), which indicates a conclusion drawn from prior statements. In the context of 3 John, the Apostle John has been discussing the commendable actions of Gaius in supporting itinerant Christian workers. This word signals that what follows is a logical outcome of the preceding commendation. It reminds us that our actions should be rooted in the truths and examples laid out in Scripture, emphasizing the importance of continuity in Christian practice. we ought to support such men so that we may be fellow workers for the truth Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Thereforeοὖν (oun) Conjunction Strong's 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. we ἡμεῖς (hēmeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Plural Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. ought ὀφείλομεν (opheilomen) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strong's 3784: Or, its prolonged form opheileo probably from the base of ophelos; to owe; figuratively, to be under obligation; morally, to fail in duty. to support ὑπολαμβάνειν (hypolambanein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 5274: (a) I take up, (b) I welcome, entertain, (c) I answer, (d) I suppose, imagine. such [men], τοιούτους (toioutous) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 5108: (including the other inflections); from toi and houtos; truly this, i.e. Of this sort (to denote character or individuality). so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. we may be γινώμεθα (ginōmetha) Verb - Present Subjunctive Middle or Passive - 1st Person Plural Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. fellow workers συνεργοὶ (synergoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 4904: A fellow worker, associate, helper. From a presumed compound of sun and the base of ergon; a co-laborer, i.e. Coadjutor. for the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. truth. ἀληθείᾳ (alētheia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 225: From alethes; truth. 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