3 John 1:7 kjv — Because that for his name’s sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.

King James Version

"Because that for his name’s sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles."

— 3 John 1:7, King James Version

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3 John 1 — Context

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I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.

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Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;

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Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well:

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Because that for his name’s sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.

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

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

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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.

3 John 1:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 3 John 1:7 say?
3 John 1:7 in the King James Version reads: “Because that for his name’s sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.”
Where is 3 John 1:7 in the Bible?
3 John 1:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 3 John, chapter 1, verse 7.
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 1:7.
What translation should I read 3 John 1:7 in?
3 John 1:7 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 1:7?
3 John 1:7 reads (KJV): “Because that for his name’s sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.” 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.
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