3 John 1:7 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

because that for the sake of the Name they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

For these [traveling missionaries] have gone out for the Name's sake (for His sake) and are accepting nothing from the Gentiles (the heathen, the non-Israelites).

American Standard Version (1901)

because that for the sake of the Name they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.

Common English Bible

because they left on their journey for the sake of Jesus Christ without accepting any support from the Gentiles.

Catholic Public Domain Version

For they set out, on behalf of his name, accepting nothing from the unbelievers.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

Because, for his name they went out, taking nothing of the Gentiles.

3 John 1:7 Cross References

John 15:21

But all these things will they do unto you for my name's sake, because they know not him that sent me.

Acts 20:33

I coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel.

Acts 20:35

In all things I gave you an example, how that so labouring ye ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Acts 5:41

They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonour for the Name.

Acts 8:4

They therefore that were scattered abroad went about preaching the word.

Acts 9:16

for I will shew him how many things he must suffer for my name's sake.

1 Corinthians 9:18

What then is my reward? That, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel without charge, so as not to use to the full my right in the gospel.

2 Corinthians 12:13

For what is there wherein ye were made inferior to the rest of the churches, except it be that I myself was not a burden to you? forgive me this wrong.

2 Corinthians 4:5

For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake.

Philippians 2:9

Wherefore also God highly exalted him, and gave unto him the name which is above every name;

Colossians 1:24

Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and fill up on my part that which is lacking of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church;

3 John 1:8

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

Revelation 2:3

and thou hast patience and didst bear for my name's sake, and hast not grown weary.