3 John 1:8 akjv — We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellow helpers to the truth.

American King James Version

"We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellow helpers to the truth. "

— 3 John 1:8, American King James Version

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3 John 1 — Context

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Beloved, you do faithfully whatever you do to the brothers, and to strangers;

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Which have borne witness of your charity before the church: whom if you bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, you shall 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 fellow helpers to the truth.

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I wrote to the church: but Diotrephes, who loves to have the preeminence among them, receives us not.

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Why, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he does, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither does he himself receive the brothers, and forbids them that would, and casts them out of the church.

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Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that does good is of God: but he that does evil has not seen God.

3 John 1:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 3 John 1:8 say?
3 John 1:8 in the American King James Version reads: “We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellow helpers to the truth. ”
Where is 3 John 1:8 in the Bible?
3 John 1:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 3 John, chapter 1, verse 8.
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 1:8.
What translation should I read 3 John 1:8 in?
3 John 1:8 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 1:8?
3 John 1:8 reads (AKJV): “We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellow helpers to the truth. ” 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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