3 John 1:5

The Passion Translation

My beloved friend, I commend you for your demonstration of faithful love by all that you have done for the brothers on their journey, even though they were strangers at the time.

Cross References

Matthew 24:45

“What would qualify a servant to manage his master’s house? He would be a wise servant who is both faithful and dependable. The master would commission him to oversee others, for he would lead them well and give them food at the right time.

Matthew 25:16

“The one entrusted with five thousand gold coins immediately went out and traded with the money, and he doubled his investment.

Luke 12:42

The Lord replied, “A master will delegate authority in his house to a trustworthy and thoughtful manager who understands his master’s desires. And the household manager will serve others what they need at exactly the right time.

Acts 1:15

During this time Peter stood up among the 120 believers who were gathered and said,

Romans 12:13

Take a constant interest in the needs of God’s beloved people and respond by helping them. And eagerly welcome people as guests into your home.

Galatians 6:10

Take advantage of every opportunity to be a blessing to others, especially to our brothers and sisters in the family of faith!

Colossians 3:17

Let every activity of your lives and every word that comes from your lips be drenched with the beauty of our Lord Jesus, the Anointed One. And bring your constant praise to God the Father because of what Christ has done for you!

Hebrews 13:2

And show hospitality to strangers, for they may be angels from God showing up as your guests.

3 John 1:10

So if I come, I will address what he’s doing—spreading his malicious slander against us. And not content with that, he refuses to welcome our brothers, and he stands in the way of those who want to receive them and show them hospitality by throwing them out of the church!

3 John 1:3

I was filled with joy and delight when the brothers arrived and informed me of your faithfulness to the truth. They told me how you live continually in the truth of Christ.