3 John 1:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 3 John 1:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
3 John 1:5 is a verse from the book of 3 John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
3 John 1:5 — KJV
“Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;”
— 3 John 1:5 (KJV)
3 John 1:5 in Context — About the Book of 3 John
3 John is the Bible's shortest book — a personal note praising Gaius for hospitality to traveling missionaries and confronting Diotrephes, who loved being first. Its opening prayer is beloved: that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.
Cross-References for 3 John 1:5
“And thou shalt say unto them, Whatsoever man there be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers which sojourn among you, that offereth a burnt offering or sacrifice,”
Shares key themes with 3 John 1:5: whatsoever, strangers
“And whatsoever man there be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn among you, that eateth any manner of blood; I will even set my face against that soul that eateth blood, and will cut him off from among his people.”
Shares key themes with 3 John 1:5: whatsoever, strangers
“And whatsoever man there be of the children of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn among you, which hunteth and catcheth any beast or fowl that may be eaten; he shall even pour out the blood thereof, and cover it with dust. which...: Heb. that hunteth any hunting”
Shares key themes with 3 John 1:5: whatsoever, strangers
“Speak unto Aaron, and to his sons, and unto all the children of Israel, and say unto them, Whatsoever he be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers in Israel, that will offer his oblation for all his vows, and for all his freewill offerings, which they will offer unto the LORD for a burnt offering;”
Shares key themes with 3 John 1:5: whatsoever, strangers
“Thou shalt not oppress an hired servant that is poor and needy, whether he be of thy brethren, or of thy strangers that are in thy land within thy gates:”
Shares key themes with 3 John 1:5: brethren, strangers
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