Parallel Verses

Lexham Expanded Bible

Therefore we ought to support such [people], so that we become fellow workers with [the] truth.

New American Standard Bible

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

King James Version

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

Holman Bible

Therefore, we ought to support such men so that we can be coworkers with the truth.

International Standard Version

Therefore, we ought to support such people so that we can become genuine helpers with them.

A Conservative Version

We therefore ought to welcome such men, so that we might become fellow workmen for the truth.

American Standard Version

We therefore ought to welcome such, that we may be fellow-workers for the truth.

Amplified

So we ought to support such people [welcoming them as guests and providing for them], so that we may be fellow workers for the truth [that is, for the gospel message of salvation].

An Understandable Version

Therefore, we should show hospitality to such men, so that we can be fellow-workers [with them] in [the cause of] the truth.

Anderson New Testament

We, there fore, ought to receive such, that we may be fellow-helpers to the truth.

Bible in Basic English

So it is right for us to take in such men as guests, so that we may take our part in the work of the true faith.

Common New Testament

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

Daniel Mace New Testament

it behoves us to give a kind reception to such, that we may be assistant in promoting the truth.

Darby Translation

We therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow-workers with the truth.

Emphatic Diaglott Bible

We, therefore, ought to entertain such, that we may be joint laborers in the truth.

Godbey New Testament

Therefore we ought to receive such, in order that we may be fellow-workers with the truth.

Goodspeed New Testament

So we ought to support such men, to show that we are ready to co-operate with the truth.

John Wesley New Testament

We ought therefore to receive such, that we may be fellow-helpers to the truth.

Julia Smith Translation

Therefore ought we to receive such, that we might be workers together in the truth.

King James 2000

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

Modern King James verseion

Therefore we ought to entertain such, so that we might be co-workers in the truth.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

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

Moffatt New Testament

hence we are bound to support such men, to prove ourselves allies of the Truth.

Montgomery New Testament

Hence we ought to support such, so that we may become fellow workers for the truth.

NET Bible

Therefore we ought to support such people, so that we become coworkers in cooperation with the truth.

New Heart English Bible

We therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow workers for the truth.

Noyes New Testament

We therefore ought to sustain such persons, that we may be fellowworkers for the truth.

Sawyer New Testament

We therefore ought to receive such, that we may be co-laborers for the truth.

Thomas Haweis New Testament

We therefore ought to assist such men, that we may become fellow-labourers in the truth.

Twentieth Century New Testament

We, therefore, ought to give such people a hearty welcome, and so take our share in their work for the Truth.

Webster

We therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow-helpers to the truth.

Weymouth New Testament

It is therefore our duty to show hospitality to such men, so that we may be fellow workers in promoting the truth.

Williams New Testament

So we ought to show hospitality to such men, to prove that we cooperate with them for the truth.

World English Bible

We therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellow workers for the truth.

Worrell New Testament

We ought, therefore, to welcome such persons, that we may become fellow-workers for the truth.

Worsley New Testament

We ought therefore to receive such, that we may become fellow-laborers in the truth.

Youngs Literal Translation

we, then, ought to receive such, that fellow-workers we may become to the truth.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
We
ἡμεῖς 
hemeis 
we, us, we ourselves
Usage: 120

οὖν 
Oun 
therefore, then, so, and, now, wherefore, but, not tr,
Usage: 417

ὀφείλω ὀφειλέω 
Opheilo 
ought, owe, be bound, be duty, be a debtor, be guilty, be indebted,
Usage: 24

to receive
ἀπολαμβάνω 
Apolambano 
Usage: 7

τοιοῦτος 
Toioutos 
Usage: 51

ἵνα 
Hina 
that, to,
Usage: 472

we might be
γίνομαι 
Ginomai 
be, come to pass, be made, be done, come, become, God forbid , arise, have, be fulfilled, be married to, be preferred, not tr, , vr done
Usage: 531

References

Context Readings

Encouragement For Gaius

7 For they have gone out on behalf of the name, accepting nothing from the pagans. 8 Therefore we ought to support such [people], so that we become fellow workers with [the] truth. 9 I wrote something to the church, but Diotrephes, who wants to be first [among] them, does not acknowledge us.

Cross References

Matthew 10:14

And whoever does not welcome you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet [as you] are going out of that house or [that] town.

Matthew 10:40

"The one who receives you receives me, and the one who receives me receives the one who sent me.

Luke 11:7

And that one will answer from inside [and] say, 'Do not cause me trouble! The door has already been shut and my children are with me in bed! I am not able to get up to give you [anything].'

1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Therefore, what is Apollos and what is Paul? Servants through whom you believed, and to each as the Lord gave.

1 Corinthians 16:10-11

But if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without cause to fear, for he is carrying out the Lord's work, as I also [am].

2 Corinthians 6:1

Now [because we] are fellow workers, we also urge you not to receive the grace of God in vain.

2 Corinthians 7:2-3

{Make room for us in your hearts}. We have wronged no one, we have ruined no one, we have defrauded no one.

2 Corinthians 8:23

If [there is a question] concerning Titus, [he is] my partner and fellow worker for you. If [there is a question concerning] our brothers, [they are] messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ.

Philippians 4:3

Yes, I ask also you, true yokefellow, help them, who struggled along with me in the gospel with both Clement and the rest of my fellow workers whose names [are] in the book of life.

Colossians 4:11

and Jesus who is called Justus. These [are] the only ones who are fellow workers for the kingdom of God from the circumcision, who have been a comfort to me.

1 Thessalonians 3:2

and we sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, in order to strengthen and to encourage you about your faith,

3 John 1:10

Therefore, if I come, I will call attention to {the deeds he is doing}, disparaging us with evil words. And not being content with these, he does not receive the brothers himself, and he hinders those wanting [to do so] and throws [them] out of the church.

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