Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath set over his household, to give them their food in due season?
3 John 1:5 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895 Beloved, thou doest a faithful work in whatsoever thou doest toward them that are brethren and strangers withal; More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers; Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Beloved, it is a fine and faithful work that you are doing when you give any service to the [Christian] brethren, and [especially when they are] strangers. American Standard Version (1901) Beloved, thou doest a faithful work in whatsoever thou doest toward them that are brethren and strangers withal; Common English Bible Dear friend, you act faithfully in whatever you do for our brothers and sisters, even though they are strangers. Catholic Public Domain Version Most beloved, you should act faithfully in whatever you do for the brothers, and those who are sojourners; Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Dearly beloved, thou dost faithfully whatever thou dost for the brethren, and that for strangers, |
Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath set over his household, to give them their food in due season?
Straightway he that received the five talents went and traded with them, and made other five talents.
And the Lord said, Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall set over his household, to give them their portion of food in due season?
And in these days Peter stood up in the midst of the brethren, and said (and there was a multitude of persons gathered together, about a hundred and twenty),
So then, as we have opportunity, let us work that which is good toward all men, and especially toward them that are of the household of the faith.
And whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Forget not to shew love unto strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
Therefore, if I come, I will bring to remembrance his works which he doeth, prating against us with wicked words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and them that would he forbiddeth, and casteth them out of the church.
For I rejoiced greatly, when brethren came and bare witness unto thy truth, even as thou walkest in truth.