Devine Scripture

3 John 1:8

3 John chapter 1 · verse 8 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

We therefore ought to welcome such, that we may be fellow-workers for the truth.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

We therefore ought to welcome such, that we may be fellow-workers for the truth.

Context

v.7because that for the sake of the Name they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.

v.8This passage

v.9I wrote somewhat unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 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?

  • Matthew 10:14

    And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, as ye go forth out of that house or that city, shake off the dust of your feet.

  • Philippians 4:3

    Yea, I beseech thee also, true yokefellow, help these women, for they labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow-workers, whose names are in the book of life.

  • 2 Corinthians 6:1

    And working together with him we entreat also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain

  • Philemon 1:2

    and to Apphia our sister, and to Archippus our fellow-soldier, and to the church in thy house:

  • Matthew 10:40

    He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.