3 John 1:5

New Living Translation

Dear friend, you are being faithful to God when you care for the traveling teachers who pass through, even though they are strangers to you.

Cross References

Matthew 24:45

“A faithful, sensible servant is one to whom the master can give the responsibility of managing his other household servants and feeding them.

Matthew 25:16

“The servant who received the five bags of silver began to invest the money and earned five more.

Luke 12:42

And the Lord replied, “A faithful, sensible servant is one to whom the master can give the responsibility of managing his other household servants and feeding them.

Acts 1:15

During this time, when about 120 believers were together in one place, Peter stood up and addressed them.

Romans 12:13

When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.

Galatians 6:10

Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith.

Colossians 3:17

And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father.

Hebrews 13:2

Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it!

3 John 1:10

When I come, I will report some of the things he is doing and the evil accusations he is making against us. Not only does he refuse to welcome the traveling teachers, he also tells others not to help them. And when they do help, he puts them out of the church.

3 John 1:3

Some of the traveling teachers recently returned and made me very happy by telling me about your faithfulness and that you are living according to the truth.