3 John 1:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 3 John 1:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
3 John 1:8 is a verse from the book of 3 John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth. fellowhelpers: or, joint-labourers" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
3 John 1:8 — KJV
“We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth. fellowhelpers: or, joint-labourers”
— 3 John 1:8 (KJV)
3 John 1:8 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 1:8
“And because he loved thy fathers, therefore he chose their seed after them, and brought thee out in his sight with his mighty power out of Egypt;”
Shares key themes with 3 John 1:8: therefore, ought, might
“And remember that thou wast a servant in the land of Egypt, and that the LORD thy God brought thee out thence through a mighty hand and by a stretched out arm: therefore the LORD thy God commanded thee to keep the sabbath day.”
Shares key themes with 3 John 1:8: therefore, ought, might
“I prayed therefore unto the LORD, and said, O Lord GOD, destroy not thy people and thine inheritance, which thou hast redeemed through thy greatness, which thou hast brought forth out of Egypt with a mighty hand.”
Shares key themes with 3 John 1:8: therefore, ought, might
“Then shalt thou enquire, and make search, and ask diligently; and, behold, if it be truth, and the thing certain, that such abomination is wrought among you;”
Shares key themes with 3 John 1:8: ought, such, truth
“And said, My God forbid it me, that I should do this thing: shall I drink the blood of these men that have put their lives in jeopardy? for with the jeopardy of their lives they brought it. Therefore he would not drink it. These things did these three mightiest. that have...: Heb. with their lives?”
Shares key themes with 3 John 1:8: therefore, ought, might
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