3 John 1:5 bbe — My loved one, you are doing a good work in being kind to those brothers who come from other places;

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"My loved one, you are doing a good work in being kind to those brothers who come from other places;"

— 3 John 1:5, Bible in Basic English

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“Beloved, thou doest a faithful work in whatsoever thou doest toward them that are brethren and strangers withal; ”
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3 John 1 — Context

My loved one, it is my prayer that you may do well in all things, and be healthy in body, even as your soul does well.

For it gave me great joy when some of the brothers came and gave witness that you had the true faith and were walking in the true way.

I have no greater joy than to have news that my children are walking in the true way.

My loved one, you are doing a good work in being kind to those brothers who come from other places;

Who have given witness to the church of your love for them: and you will do well to send them on their way well cared for, as is right for servants of God:

For they went out for love of the Name, taking nothing from the Gentiles.

So it is right for us to take in such men as guests, so that we may take our part in the work of the true faith.

3 John 1:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 3 John 1:5 say?

3 John 1:5 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “My loved one, you are doing a good work in being kind to those brothers who come from other places;”

Where is 3 John 1:5 in the Bible?

3 John 1:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 3 John, chapter 1, verse 5.

Who wrote 3 John?

3 John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle ("the elder"). It was written c. AD 85–95.

What is the book of 3 John about?

A short, personal letter commending Gaius for hospitality to itinerant Christian workers, rebuking a domineering local leader named Diotrephes, and commending Demetrius. A glimpse of first-century church life from the inside.

What are the major themes of 3 John?

3 John explores themes including Hospitality, Truth, Leadership, Encouragement. These themes shape the meaning and context of 3 John 1:5.

What translation should I read 3 John 1:5 in?

3 John 1:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 3 John 1:5?

3 John 1:5 reads (BBE): “My loved one, you are doing a good work in being kind to those brothers who come from other places;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

3 John 1:5 bbe — My loved one, you are doing a good work in being kind to those brothers who come from other places;

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