The Weekly Pulpit 3 John 1:7-8 Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.… I. THE MOTIVE. To feel a strong compassion for perishing souls is a good incentive, but to work for the glory of God is better. 1. The glorious name. Its lustre is on every page of history. 2. The gracious name. "And His name shall be called Jesus." 3. The enduring name. As long as the sun will shine in the heavens. II. THE ENTERPRISE. They went forth to proclaim this name. 1. An enterprise of self-sacrifice. Every earthly prospect was abandoned. 2. An enterprise of peril. Not only danger arising from natural causes, but from persecution. It meant possibly death. 3. Consequently an enterprise of faith. III. THE DISCRETION. They accepted no hospitality from those who might have misunderstood their motive. They were careful that nothing should hinder the work. Prosperity as well as work was their aim. (The Weekly Pulpit.) Parallel Verses KJV: Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.WEB: because for the sake of the Name they went out, taking nothing from the Gentiles. |
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