‘Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his master has put in charge of his household, to give them food at the proper time?
3 John 1:5 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Dear friend, you are acting faithfully in whatever you do for the brothers and sisters, especially when they are strangers. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers; Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Beloved, it is a fine and faithful work that you are doing when you give any service to the [Christian] brethren, and [especially when they are] strangers. American Standard Version (1901) Beloved, thou doest a faithful work in whatsoever thou doest toward them that are brethren and strangers withal; Common English Bible Dear friend, you act faithfully in whatever you do for our brothers and sisters, even though they are strangers. Catholic Public Domain Version Most beloved, you should act faithfully in whatever you do for the brothers, and those who are sojourners; Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Dearly beloved, thou dost faithfully whatever thou dost for the brethren, and that for strangers, |
‘Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his master has put in charge of his household, to give them food at the proper time?
the man who had received five talents went, put them to work, and earned five more.
The Lord said, ‘Who then is the faithful and sensible manager his master will put in charge of his household servants to give them their allotted food at the proper time?
In those days Peter stood up among the brothers and sisters #– #the number of people who were together was about a hundred twenty #– #and said,
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us work for the good of all, especially for those who belong to the household of faith.
And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Don’t neglect to show hospitality, for by doing this some have welcomed angels as guests without knowing it.
This is why, if I come, I will remind him of the works he is doing, slandering us with malicious words. And he is not satisfied with that! He not only refuses to welcome fellow believers, but he even stops those who want to do so and expels them from the church.
For I was very glad when fellow believers came and testified to your fidelity to the truth #– #how you are walking in truth.