Parallel Verses
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.
New American Standard Bible
Therefore we ought to
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
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.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Therefore we ought to support such [people], so that we become fellow workers with [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.
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
Opheilo
Toioutos
Ginomai
sunergos
References
Watsons
Word Count of 37 Translations in 3 John 1:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
Encouragement For Gaius
7 For it was on behalf of the Name that they left their homes, and refused to take anything from the Gentiles. 8 We, therefore, ought to give such people a hearty welcome, and so take our share in their work for the Truth. 9 I wrote a few lines to the Church; but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, declines to recognize us.
Phrases
Cross References
Matthew 10:14
If no one welcomes you, or listens to what you say, as you leave that house or that town, shake off its dust from your feet.
Matthew 10:40
He who welcomes you is welcoming me; and he who welcomes me is welcoming him who sent me as his Messenger.
Luke 11:7
And suppose that the other should answer from inside 'Do not trouble me; the door is already fastened, and my children and I are in bed; I cannot get up and give you anything';
1 Corinthians 3:5-9
What, I ask, is Apollos? or what is Paul? Servants through whom you were led to accept the Faith; and that only as the Lord helped each of you.
1 Corinthians 16:10-11
If Timothy comes, take care that he has no cause for feeling anxious while he is with you. He is doing the Master's work no less than I am.
2 Corinthians 6:1
Therefore, as God's fellow-workers, we also appeal to you not to receive his loving-kindness in vain.
2 Corinthians 7:2-3
Make room for us in your hearts. In no instance have we ever wronged, or harmed, or taken advantage of, any one.
2 Corinthians 8:23
If I must say anything about Titus, he is my intimate companion, and he shares my work for you; if it is our Brothers, they are delegates of the Churches, an honor to Christ.
Philippians 4:3
Yes, and I ask you, my true comrade, to help them, remembering that they toiled by my side in spreading the Good News; and so, too, did Clement and my other fellow-workers, whose names are 'in the Book of Life.'
Colossians 4:11
Joshua, who is called Justus, also sends his greeting. These are the only converts from Judaism who have worked with me for the kingdom of God; I have found them a great comfort.
1 Thessalonians 3:2
And sent Timothy, our Brother and God's minister of the Good News of the Christ, to strengthen you, and to encourage you in your faith,
3 John 1:10
Therefore, when I come, I shall not forget his conduct in ridiculing us with his wicked tongue. Not content with that, he not only declines to recognize our Brothers himself, but actually prevents those who would, and expels them from the Church.