3 John 8
WEB
We therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow workers for the truth.
BSB
Therefore we ought to support such men, so that we may be fellow workers for the truth.
KJV
We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.
Matthew Henry
Greek interlinear
G1473
I, me
Derivation: a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic)
KJV: I, me.
For the other cases and the plural see G1691, G1698, G1700, G2248, G2249, G2254, G2257, etc.
See also: G1691, G1698, G1700, G2248, G2249, G2254, G2257.
G3767
and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore
Derivation: apparently a primary word;
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
KJV: and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore.
G3784
behove, be bound, (be) debt(-or), (be) due(-ty), be guilty (indebted), (must) need(-s), ought, owe, should
, or (in certain tenses), its prolonged form ὀφειλέω
Derivation: probably from the base of G3786 (through the idea of accruing);
to owe (pecuniarily); figuratively, to be under obligation (ought, must, should); morally, to fail in duty
KJV: behove, be bound, (be) debt(-or), (be) due(-ty), be guilty (indebted), (must) need(-s), ought, owe, should.
See also G3785.
See also: G3786, G3785.
G5274
answer, receive, suppose
Derivation: from G5259 and G2983;
to take from below, i.e. carry upward; figuratively, to take up, i.e. continue a discourse or topic; mentally, to assume (presume)
KJV: answer, receive, suppose.
See also: G5259, G2983.
G3588
the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc
, including the feminine ἡ , and the neuter τό in all their inflections;
Derivation: the definite article;
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
G5108
like, such (an one)
Derivation: (including the other inflections); from G5104 and G3778;
truly this, i.e. of this sort (to denote character or individuality)
KJV: like, such (an one).
See also: G5104, G3778.
G2443
albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to
Derivation: probably from the same as the former part of G1438 (through the demonstrative idea;
compare G3588); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
KJV: albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to.
Compare G3363.
See also: G1438, G3588, G3363.
G4904
companion in labour, (fellow-)helper(-labourer, -worker), labourer together with, workfellow
Derivation: from a presumed compound of G4862 and the base of G2041;
a co-laborer, i.e. coadjutor
KJV: companion in labour, (fellow-)helper(-labourer, -worker), labourer together with, workfellow.
See also: G4862, G2041.
G1096
arise, be assembled, be(-come, -fall, -have self), be brought (to pass), (be) come (to pass), continue, be divided, draw, be ended, fall, be finished, follow, be found, be fulfilled, + God forbid, grow, happen, have, be kept, be made, be married, be ordained to be, partake, pass, be performed, be published, require, seem, be showed, X soon as it was, sound, be taken, be turned, use, wax, will, would, be wrought
Derivation: a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb;
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
KJV: arise, be assembled, be(-come, -fall, -have self), be brought (to pass), (be) come (to pass), continue, be divided, draw, be ended, fall, be finished, follow, be found, be fulfilled, + God forbid, grow, happen, have, be kept, be made, be married, be ordained to be, partake, pass, be performed, be published, require, seem, be showed, X soon as it was, sound, be taken, be turned, use, wax, will, would, be wrought.
G225
true, X truly, truth, verity
Derivation: from G227;
truth
KJV: true, X truly, truth, verity.
See also: G227.
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Verses 3–8
3 John 1:3–8
I. John receives a good report of Gaius's faith and charity from the brethren. Gaius’s love for the brethren and hospitality to strangers proves his sincerity in the faith. II. Gaius is commended for his hospitality, a virtue extended to strangers and those of different churches. III. John expresses great joy in hearing of Gaius's walk in truth. This reflects the joy of ministers when they see their followers living out their faith. IV. John advises Gaius to continue supporting the brethren by aiding them on their journeys in a godly manner, reflecting Christian generosity. V. The brethren went forth preaching for God's sake, taking nothing from the Gentiles. John emphasizes the need for the church to support such ministers, as they help propagate the truth.