3 John 1:8 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpersd to the truth. ”

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

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 en...
3 John 1:8 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be (d) fellowhelpers to the truth. (d) That we ourselves may help the preaching of the truth.
3 John 1:8 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

3 John 1:12 . Commendation of Demetrius. He was probably the bearer of this letter and one of the evangelists. The name was so common that any identification with the Demetrius of Acts 19:24 is...
3 John 1:8 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

that . in order that. Greek. hina . might . may. be . become. fellowhelpers . Greek. sunergos. See 1 Corinthians 3:9 .
3 John 1:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth. We therefore ought to receive such - Those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, and have professed the truth at...
3 John 1:8 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

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

We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth. We - in contradistinction to "the Gentiles" ( 3 John 1:7 ). Therefore - as they take nothing from the Gent...
3 John 1:8 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

(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 su...
3 John 1:8 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

The Apostle's Joy 3 John 1:1-14 Again we meet the words love and truth . Transparency of speech and life is an essential condition of soul health. It would not be desirable to express the wi...
3 John 1:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth. Next to the health of the soul, the health of the body is the greatest blessing. And, among the promises of God in Ch...
3 John 1:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

We therefore ought to receive such ,.... We who are Jews, that have believed in Christ, for such an one Gaius, it seems, as well, as the apostle, were, ought to receive such preachers of the word in...
3 John 1:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth. Ver. 8. That we might be fellowhelpers ] And so receive a prophet's reward. See Trapp on " Mat 10:41 "
3 John 1:8 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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 b...
3 John 1:8 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Character of Gaius. A. D. 90. 3 For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testi...
3 John 1:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

See Poole on " 3 John 1:7 "
3 John 1:8 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘We therefore ought to welcome such, that we may be fellow-workers for the truth.' It was right that these travelling preachers should be welcomed and given hospitality, because of Whose they were,...
3 John 1:8 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES 3 John 1:5 . Faithfully .—Not impulsively, not selfishly, but with a due sense of duty and obligation, and with an earnest care to do well. Perhaps the precise mean...
3 John 1:8 - The Biblical Illustrator

For His name’s sake they went forth. Christian missions I. The motive, conduct, and disinterestedness of missionaries. 1. Their motive: “for His name’s sake”--for Christ’s service. 2. The...
3 John 1:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The hospitality of Gaius:
3 John 1:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 16:10 ; 1 Corinthians 16:11 ; 1 Corinthians 3:5-9 ; 1 Thessalonians 3:2 ; 2 Corinthians 6:1 ; 2 Corinthians 7:2 ; 2 Corinthians 7:3 ; 2 Corinthians 8:23 ; 3 John 1:10 ; Coloss...
3 John 1:8 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

To receive — With all kindness. The truth — Which they preach.

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

3 John 1:8 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

3 John 1:8 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

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

3 John 1:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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

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

3 John 1:8 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

3 John 1:8 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

3 John 1:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

3 John 1:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

3 John 1:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

3 John 1:8 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

3 John 1:8 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

3 John 1:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

3 John 1:8 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

3 John 1:8 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

3 John 1:8 - The Biblical Illustrator

3 John 1:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

3 John 1:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

3 John 1:8 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes