“Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master put in charge of his household to give them food at the proper time?
3 John 1:5 - Tree of Life Version Loved ones, you are acting faithfully in whatever you do for the brethren and especially 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 wise servant, whom the master put in charge of his household to give them food at the proper time?
“Immediately the one who had received the five talents went and traded with them and gained five more.
And the Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master will put in charge of his servants, to give them their food portion at the proper time?
In those days, Peter stood up among the brothers and sisters (the number of names all together was about a hundred and twenty) and said,
Therefore, whenever we have an opportunity, let us do good toward all—especially those who belong to the household of faith.
And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Yeshua, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers—for in doing so, some have entertained angels without knowing it.
So if I do come, I will call attention to what he is doing—slandering us with wicked words. Not even content with that, he refuses to welcome the brethren, and even forbids those who want to do so— throwing them out of the community!
For I was overjoyed when some brethren came and testified of the truth in you—how you are walking in truth.