“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 - English Standard Version 2016 Beloved, it is a faithful thing you do in all your efforts for these brothers, strangers as they are, Matoleo zaidiKing 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?
He who had received the five talents went at once and traded with them, and he made five talents more.
And the Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, 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 brothers (the company of persons was in all about 120) and said,
So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
So if I come, I will bring up what he is doing, talking wicked nonsense against us. And not content with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers, and also stops those who want to and puts them out of the church.
For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified to your truth, as indeed you are walking in the truth.