3 John 1:10

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

When I come, I will talk with him about what he is doing. He lies and says evil things about us, but that is not all. He refuses to welcome and help the believers who travel there. And he will not let others help them. If they do, he stops them from meeting with the church anymore.

Cross References

Isaiah 66:5

You who obey the Lord’s commands, listen to what he says: “Your brothers hated you. They turned against you because you followed me. Your brothers said, ‘When the Lord shows his glory, then we will rejoice with you.’ But they will be punished.”

Proverbs 10:10

If you fail to speak the truth, trouble will follow. If you speak openly, peace will come.

2 Corinthians 13:2

When I was with you the second time, I gave a warning to those who had sinned. I am not there now, but I am giving another warning to them and to anyone else who has sinned: When I come to you again, I will punish you.

Luke 6:22

“People will hate you because you belong to the Son of Man. They will make you leave their group. They will insult you. They will think it is wrong even to say your name. When these things happen, know that great blessings belong to you.

Proverbs 10:8

The wise accept instruction, but fools argue and bring trouble on themselves.

3 John 1:5

My dear friend, it is good that you continue to help the believers. They are people you don’t even know.

John 9:22

They said this because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. The leaders had already decided that they would punish anyone who said Jesus was the Messiah. They would stop them from coming to the synagogue.

Acts 1:15

After a few days there was a meeting of the believers. There were about 120 of them. Peter stood up and said,

Galatians 6:10

When we have the opportunity to do good to anyone, we should do it. But we should give special attention to those who are in the family of believers.

1 Timothy 5:13

Also, these younger widows begin to waste their time going from house to house. They also begin to gossip and try to run other people’s lives. They say things they should not say.

2 John 1:10

Don’t accept those who come to you but do not bring this teaching. Don’t invite them into your house. Don’t welcome them in any way.

2 John 1:12

I have much to say to you. But I don’t want to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come visit you. Then we can be together and talk. That will make us very happy.

3 John 1:3

Some believers came and told me about the truth in your life. They told me that you continue to follow the way of truth. This made me very happy.