“Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his master has set over his household, to give them their food at the proper time?
3 John 1:5 - The Text-Critical English New Testament Beloved, yoʋ are acting faithfully in whatever yoʋ do for the brothers and for those who are strangers to you. 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 wise servant, whom his master has set over his household, to give them their food at the proper time?
The man who had received the five talents went and traded with them, and made five more talents.
The Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his master will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the proper time?
In those days Peter stood up among the disciples (a crowd of about one hundred twenty people who were gathered together). He said,
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, and especially to those of the household of faith.
And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to our God and Father through him.
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by showing hospitality some have hosted angels without knowing it.
So if I come, I will call attention to what he is doing and the evil accusations of nonsense that he is making against us. And he is not satisfied with that! He not only refuses to receive the brothers, but also stops those who want to do so and throws them out of the church.
For I was overjoyed when the brothers came and testified about yoʋr faithfulness to the truth and how yoʋ walk in the truth.