3 John 1:10

Contemporary English Version 1995

So if I come, I will remind him of how he has been attacking us with gossip. Not only has he been doing this, but he refuses to welcome any of the Lord's followers who come by. And when other church members want to welcome them, he puts them out of the church.

Cross References

Isaiah 66:5

If you tremble when the Lord speaks, listen to what he says: “Some of your own people hate and reject you because of me. They make fun and say, ‘Let the Lord show his power! Let us see him make you truly happy.’ But those who say these things will be terribly ashamed.”

Proverbs 10:10

Deceit causes trouble, and foolish talk will bring you to ruin.

2 Corinthians 13:2

During my second visit I warned you that I would punish you and anyone else who doesn't stop sinning. I am far away from you now, but I give you the same warning.

Luke 6:22

God will bless you when others hate you and won't have anything to do with you. God will bless you when people insult you and say cruel things about you, all because you are a follower of the Son of Man.

Proverbs 10:8

If you have good sense, you will listen and obey; if all you do is talk foolishly, you will destroy yourself.

3 John 1:5

Dear friend, you have always been faithful in helping other followers of the Lord, even the ones you didn't know before.

John 9:22

The man's parents said this because they were afraid of their leaders. The leaders had already agreed that no one was to have anything to do with anyone who said Jesus was the Messiah.

Acts 1:15

One day there were about 120 of the Lord's followers meeting together, and Peter stood up to speak to them.

Galatians 6:10

We should help people whenever we can, especially if they are followers of the Lord.

1 Timothy 5:13

Besides, they will become lazy and get into the habit of going from house to house. Next, they will start gossiping and become busybodies, talking about things that are none of their business.

2 John 1:10

If people won't agree to this teaching, don't welcome them into your home or even greet them.

2 John 1:12

I have much more to tell you, but I don't want to write it with pen and ink. I want to come and talk to you in person, because this will make us really happy.

3 John 1:3

It makes me very happy when the Lord's followers come by and speak openly of how you obey the truth.