Parallel Verses English Standard Version Therefore we ought to support people like these, that we may be fellow workers for the truth. King James Bible We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth. American Standard Version We therefore ought to welcome such, that we may be fellow-workers for the truth. Douay-Rheims Bible We therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow helpers of the truth. English Revised Version We therefore ought to welcome such, that we may be fellow-workers with 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. 3 John 1:8 Parallel Commentary Vincent's Word StudiesOught (ὀφείλομεν) See on 1 John 2:6. To receive (ἀπολαμβάνειν) The best texts read ὑπολαμβάνειν to support; i.e., to welcome with the provision of hospitality. Rev., welcome. The verb means, originally, to take underneath in order to raise. Hence, to support. Figuratively, to take upon the mind, to suppose, as Luke 7:43; Acts 2:15 : to take up or follow in speech; hence to answer, as Luke 10:30. Fellow-helpers to the truth (συνεργοὶ τῇ ἀληθείᾳ) Lit., fellow-workers. The expression is explained in two ways: either fellow-workers with the teachers (τοιούτους such) in support of the truth; or fellow-workers with the truth. Adopt the latter, as Rev. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge to receive. fellow-helpers. , 24 Cross References 3 John 1:7 For they have gone out for the sake of the name, accepting nothing from the Gentiles. 3 John 1:9 I have written something to the church, but Diotrephes, who likes to put himself first, does not acknowledge our authority. 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 WorkersLinks 3 John 1:8 NIV3 John 1:8 NLT 3 John 1:8 ESV 3 John 1:8 NASB 3 John 1:8 KJV 3 John 1:8 Bible Apps 3 John 1:8 Biblia Paralela 3 John 1:8 Chinese Bible 3 John 1:8 French Bible 3 John 1:8 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. |
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