King James Version
What Does 3 John 1:8 Mean?
“We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth. fellowhelpers: or, joint-labourers”
Context
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Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well: after: Gr. worthy of God
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Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.
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We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth. fellowhelpers: or, joint-labourers
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I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
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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.
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Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary**20. what--**Greek, "what kind of."
**glory--**what peculiar merit.
**buffeted--**the punishment of slaves, and suddenly inflicted [Bengel].
**this is--**Some oldest manuscripts read, "for." Then the translation is, "But if when ... ye take it patiently (it is a glory), for this is acceptable."
**acceptable--**Greek, "thankworthy," as in 1Pe 2:19.
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of 3 John. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
3 John 1:8 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Cross-References
Verses related to 3 John 1:8
1 Corinthians 3:5-9
→1 Thessalonians 3:2
→Philippians 4:3
→Philemon 1:24
→2 Corinthians 6:1
→Colossians 4:11
→Cross-references from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge