3 John 1:8New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— Therefore we ought to support such men, so that we may be fellow workers with the truth.
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— We therefore ought to welcome such, that we may be fellow-workers with the truth.
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— We therefore ought to welcome such, that we may be fellow-workers for the truth.
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— We therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow-helpers to the truth.
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— *We* therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow-workers with the truth.
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— We, therefore ought to be sustaining such as these, that we may become, fellowworkers, with the truth.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— we, then, ought to receive such, that fellow-workers we may become to the truth.
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— We therefore ought to receive such: that we may be fellow helpers of the truth.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— We therefore ought to receiue such, that we might be helpers to the trueth.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— We therefore ought to receiue such, that we might be fellow helpers to the trueth.
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— We, therefore, ought to welcome such, so that we may be fellow helpers to the truth.
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
— We therefore ought to receive such, that we may be helpers of the truth.
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
— We therefore ought to receive such persons, that we may be aiders of the truth. |
We
2249 {2249} Primeἡμεῖςhemeis{hay-mice'}
Nomitive plural of G1473; we (only used when emphatic).
therefore
3767 {3767} Primeοὖνoun{oon}
Apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjugationally) accordingly.
ought
3784 {3784} Primeὀφείλωopheilo{of-i'-lo}
Including its prolonged form (second form) used in certain tenses. Probably from the base of G3786 (through the idea of accruing); to owe (pecuniarily); figuratively to be under obligation ( ought, must, should); morally to fail in duty.
z5719 <5719> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774) Voice - Active (See G5784) Mood - Indicative (See G5791) Count - 3019
to receive
618 {0618} Primeἀπολαμβάνωapolambano{ap-ol-am-ban'-o}
From G0575 and G2983; to receive (specifically in full, or as a host); also to take aside.
z5721 <5721> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774) Voice - Active (See G5784) Mood - Infinitive (See G5795) Count - 647
such,
5108 {5108} Primeτοιοῦτοςtoioutos{toy-oo'-tos}
(Including the other inflections); from G5104 and G3778; truly this, that is, of this sort (to denote character or individuality).
that
2443 {2443} Primeἵναhina{hin'-ah}
Probably from the same as the former part of G1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare G3588); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result).
we might be
1096 {1096} Primeγίνομαιginomai{ghin'-om-ahee}
A prolonged and middle form of a primary verb; to cause to be ('gen' -erate), that is, (reflexively) to become ( come into being), used with great latitude (literally, figuratively, intensively, etc.).
z5741 <5741> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774) Voice - Middle or Passive Deponent (See G5790) Mood - Subjunctive (See G5792) Count - 40
fellowhelpers
4904 {4904} Primeσυνεργόςsunergos{soon-er-gos'}
From a presumed compound of G4862 and the base of G2041; a co-laborer, that is, coadjutor.
to the
x3588 (3588) Complementὁho{ho}
The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).
truth.
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3 John 1:8
_ _ We — in contradistinction to “the Gentiles” or “heathen” referred to, 3 John 1:7.
_ _ 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. |
3 John 1:8
To receive — With all kindness. The truth — Which they preach. |
3 John 1:8
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. |
- to receive:
3 John 1:10 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.
Matthew 10:14 And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.
Matthew 10:40 He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
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.
2 Corinthians 7:2-3 Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man. ... I speak not [this] to condemn [you]: for I have said before, that ye are in our hearts to die and live with [you].
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- fellowhelpers:
1 Corinthians 3:5-9 Who then is Paul, and who [is] Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? ... For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, [ye are] God's building.
1 Corinthians 16:10-11 Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also [do]. ... Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren.
2 Corinthians 6:1 We then, [as] workers together [with him], beseech [you] also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.
2 Corinthians 8:23 Whether [any do enquire] of Titus, [he is] my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren [be enquired of, they are] the messengers of the churches, [and] the glory of Christ.
Philippians 4:3 And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and [with] other my fellowlabourers, whose names [are] in the book of life.
Colossians 4:11 And Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only [are my] fellowworkers unto the kingdom of God, which have been a comfort unto me.
1 Thessalonians 3:2 And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith:
Philemon 1:2 And to [our] beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:
Philemon 1:24 Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.
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