Who then is the faithful and discerning servant, which his lord set over his attendance, to give them food in due season
3 John 1:5 - Julia E. Smith Translation 1876 Dearly beloved, thou doest faithfully whatever thou dost work for the brethren, and for 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 the faithful and discerning servant, which his lord set over his attendance, to give them food in due season
And he having received five talents, having gone, worked with them, and he made other five talents.
And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, which the Lord will set over his household, to give the allowance of wheat in due time?
And in these days Peter having risen in the midst of the disciples, said, (also the crowd of names together was about an hundred and twenty,)
Participating in the necessities of the holy ones; pursuing hospitality.
Wherefore then as we have time, let us work good to all, and chiefly to them of the household of faith.
And all whatever you do in word and in work, all things in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
Forget not hospitality: for by this some knew not having treated angels with friendship.
Therefore, if I should come, I will put him in mind of his works which he does, talking silly against us with evil words: and not being satisfied in these, neither does he himself receive the brethren, and hinders those being willing, and casts out of the church.
For I was greatly rejoiced, the brethren coming and testifying to thy truth, as thou walkest about in the truth.