3 John 1:8 cpdv — Therefore, we must accept such as these, in order that we may cooperate with the truth.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Therefore, we must accept such as these, in order that we may cooperate with the truth. "

— 3 John 1:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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3 John 1 — Context

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Most beloved, you should act faithfully in whatever you do for the brothers, and those who are sojourners;

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they have given testimony to your charity in the sight of the Church. You would do well to lead these ones worthily to God.

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For they set out, on behalf of his name, accepting nothing from the unbelievers.

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Therefore, we must accept such as these, in order that we may cooperate with the truth.

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As it happens, I had written to the church. But Diotrephes, who loves to bear the highest rank among them, would not accept us.

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Because of this, when I come, I will admonish his works which he does, babbling against us with malicious words. And as if this were not sufficient for him, he himself does not receive the brothers. And those who do receive them, he hinders, and he ejects them from the church.

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Most beloved, do not be willing to imitate what is evil; instead imitate what is good. Whoever does good is of God. Whoever 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 Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Therefore, we must accept such as these, in order that we may cooperate with 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 (CPDV): “Therefore, we must accept such as these, in order that we may cooperate with 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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