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3 John 7–8

because they went forth for His name’s sake, etaking nothing from the Gentiles. We therefore ought to freceive 3such, that we may become fellow workers for the truth.

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3 John 7–8 — The New International Version (NIV)

It was for the sake of the Name that they went out, receiving no help from the pagans. We ought therefore to show hospitality to such people so that we may work together for the truth.

3 John 7–8 — English Standard Version (ESV)

For they have gone out for the sake of the name, accepting nothing from the Gentiles. Therefore we ought to support people like these, that we may be fellow workers for the truth.

3 John 7–8 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

because that for his name’s sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles. We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.

3 John 7–8 — New Living Translation (NLT)

For they are traveling for the Lord, and they accept nothing from people who are not believers. So we ourselves should support them so that we can be their partners as they teach the truth.

3 John 7–8 — New Century Version (NCV)

They started out in service to Christ, and they have been accepting nothing from nonbelievers. So we should help such people; when we do, we share in their work for the truth.

3 John 7–8 — American Standard Version (ASV)

because that for the sake of the Name they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles. We therefore ought to welcome such, that we may be fellow-workers for the truth.

3 John 7–8 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

for for the name have they gone forth, taking nothing of those of the nations. We therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow-workers with the truth.

3 John 7–8 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

After all, they went on their trip to serve the one named Christ, and they didn’t accept any help from the people to whom they went. We must support believers who go on trips like this so that we can work together with them in spreading the truth. 

3 John 7–8 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

since they set out for the sake of the Name, accepting nothing from pagans. Therefore, we ought to support such men so that we can be coworkers with the truth.

3 John 7–8 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

for they began their journey for the sake of Christ, accepting no support from non-believers. Therefore we ought to support such people, so that we may become co-workers with the truth.

3 John 7–8 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

For they have gone out on behalf of the name, accepting nothing from the pagans. Therefore we ought to support such people, so that we become fellow workers with the truth.

3 John 7–8 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

They started on their journey to serve Jesus Christ. They didn’t receive any help from those who aren’t believers. So we should welcome people like them. We should work together with them for the truth.

3 John 7–8 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)

For they went out for the sake of the Name, accepting nothing from the Gentiles.

Therefore we ought to support such men, so that we may be fellow workers with the truth.


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