3 John 1:7 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

⁷ For they went out, [ministering] for the sake of [Jesus’] name, without taking [any money] from Gentiles [i.e., non-Christians].

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁷ because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁷ 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)

⁷ because that for the sake of the Name they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.

Common English Bible

⁷ because they left on their journey for the sake of Jesus Christ without accepting any support from the Gentiles.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁷ For they set out, on behalf of his name, accepting nothing from the unbelievers.

3 John 1:7 Cross References

Revelation 2:3

And you have persevered and endured [suffering] for my name’s sake [i.e., in my service] and [yet] have not grown weary.

Colossians 1:24

Now I rejoice in [spite of] my sufferings for your sake, and I am filling up [i.e., completing] in my physical body what was lacking in the afflictions Christ endured for His body’s sake, the church.

2 Corinthians 12:13

For in what way were you people inferior to the rest of the churches, unless it was that I was not a [financial] burden to you? Forgive me for this wrong.

2 Corinthians 4:5

For we do not preach ourselves, but [we preach] Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus’ sake.

1 Corinthians 9:18

Then what is my reward? It is being able to preach the good news without receiving financial support [for it], so as not to claim my full rights in [the work of preaching] the good news.

Acts 9:16

I will show him how many things he will have to suffer for my name's sake.”

Acts 8:4

Now the disciples, who had become scattered all over, went everywhere preaching the message [of God].

Acts 5:41

When the apostles left the Council meeting, they were rejoicing over being considered worthy to suffer [such] shame for the name [of Jesus].

John 15:21

They would not be guilty of sinning if I had not come and spoken to them. But now [that I have], they have no excuse for their sin.

Acts 20:33

[You know that] I had no greedy desire for anyone’s silver, gold or clothing.

Acts 20:35

I have demonstrated before you a [good] example in all [these] things, so that you [too] will work hard to help those who are [physically] weak. [Also] remember the words of the Lord Jesus who Himself said, ‘It is a greater blessing [for you] to give [to people's needs] than to receive [help yourselves].’”

Philippians 2:9

Therefore, God also exalted Him to the highest position and gave Him the name [i.e., “Lord.” See verse 11], which is superior to every [other] name.

3 John 1:8

Therefore, we should show hospitality to such men, so that we can be fellow-workers [with them] in [the cause of] the truth.