3 John 1:8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 3 John 1:8

We therefore ought to receive such - All of us ought hospitably to entertain and help such persons. The work in which they are engaged is one of pure benevolence. They have no selfish aims and ends in it. They do not even look for the supplies of their own needs among the people to whom they go to minister; and we ought, therefore, to help them in their work, and to contribute to their support. Doubtless, the apostle meant to urge this duty particularly upon Gaius; but, in order to show that he... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 3 John 1:5-8

3 John 1:5-8. Beloved, thou doest faithfully Uprightly and sincerely; or, as πιστον ποιεις is more accurately rendered, thou dost a faithful thing; or a thing becoming a faithful person, or one who is a real believer; whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers To thy fellow- Christians, known to thee, and to those with whom thou hast had no acquaintance. Who have born witness of thy charity before the church The congregation with whom I now reside; whom Which brethren... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 3 John 1:8

that = in order that. Greek. hina . might = may. be = become. fellowhelpers . Greek. sunergos. See 1 Corinthians 3:9 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 3 John 1:8

We therefore ought to welcome such, that we may be fellow-workers for the truth.See under 3 John 1:1:7 for three reasons why missionaries such as these should be supported, the third being, "that we may be fellow-workers in the truth," that is, participants in the rewards of spreading the gospel. John has built up the case here to show how important it was for such men to be aided, thus pointing up the sinful nature of Diotrephes' actions in shutting his doors against them and blocking the... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 3 John 1:8

3 John 1:8. We therefore ought to receive such, &c.— "It therefore certainly is our duty, who wish well to the cause of Christ and to immortal souls, to take such generous, and disinterested, and needy ministers into our affectionate care and kind regards; and to be helpful to them according to our ability, that we may have the pleasure and the honour of bearing a part with them in the success of their ministrations, by contributing to their maintenance; and so may work together with them... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 3 John 1:8

We — in contradistinction to “the Gentiles” or “heathen” referred to, :-.therefore — as they take nothing from the Gentiles or heathen.receive — The oldest manuscripts read, “take up.” As they “take” nothing from the Gentiles, we ought to take them up so as to support them.fellow helpers — with them.to the truth — that is, to promote the truth. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 3 John 1:2-12

II. UPHOLDING THE TRUTH WITH LOVE VV. 2-12The word "Beloved" introduces each of the three sections of the body of this brief epistle. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 3 John 1:5-10

B. Encouragement to Support Those Who Proclaim the Truth VV. 5-10John commended Gaius for his love of the brethren (cf. 1 John 2:3-9; 1 John 3:14-18; 1 John 3:23; 1 John 4:7; 1 John 4:11; 1 John 4:20-21; 2 John 1:5) to encourage him to continue practicing this virtue. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 3 John 1:8

Giving financial and hospitable aid makes the giver a partner with the receiver in his work (cf. 2 John 1:10-11). Since pagans did not support Christian preachers and teachers, the duty of Christians to support them was even greater."As a deacon expressed it to me in the first church I pastored, ’You pay your board where you get your food!’ It is unbiblical for church members to send their tithes and offerings all over the world and neglect to support the ministry of their own local church."... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 3 John 1:2-12

(2 a.) (2) Beloved.—St. John’s affection is founded on the high merits of Caius as a Christian.Above all things.—This may mean “in all things.”Be in health.—An ascetic would be surprised that one of the greatest of the Apostles should be so earnest on such a point. But the better a man’s health, the more thoroughly he can do the work of God. Sickness may be allowed to chasten the erring or rebellious heart, but a Christian whose faith is firm and character established, can ill afford to despise... read more

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