3 John 1:5 · Webster's Bible
3 John 1:5 in the Original Greek
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3 John 1:5 in Other Translations
| KJV | Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers; |
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| WEB | Beloved, you do a faithful work in whatever you accomplish for those who are brothers and strangers. |
| ASV | Beloved, thou doest a faithful work in whatsoever thou doest toward them that are brethren and strangers withal; |
| YLT | Beloved, faithfully dost thou do whatever thou mayest work to the brethren and to the strangers, |
| WBT | Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers; |
| DBY | Beloved, thou doest faithfully [in] whatever thou mayest have wrought towards the brethren and that strangers, |
Commentary on 3 John 1:5
Expositions from classic Bible commentators.
Adam Clarke · 3 John 1:5
Thou doest faithfully - Πιστον ποιεις. Kypke thinks that πιστον is put here for πιστιν, and that the phrase signifies to keep or preserve the faith, or to be bound by the faith, or to keep one's engagements. Thou hast acted as the faith - the Christian religion, required thee to act, in all that thou hast done, both to the brethren at home, and to the strangers - the itinerant evangelists, who, in the course of their travels, have called at thy house. There is not a word here about the pilgrims and penitential journeys which the papists contrive to bring out of this text.
John Gill · 3 John 1:5
Beloved, thou doest faithfully,.... Or a faithful thing, and as became a faithful man, a believer in Christ; in all his beneficence and charity he acted the upright part; he did not do it in an hypocritical way, to be seen of men, and gain applause from them, but from a principle of love, and with a view to the glory of God:
whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers; which may design either different persons; and by "brethren" may be meant the poor brethren of the church that. Gaius belonged to, and others that were well known to him; and by "the strangers", not unconverted persons, but such of the saints as came from foreign parts, and travelled about to spread the Gospel, and enlarge the interest of Christ: or else the same persons may be intended, for the words may be read, as they are in the Alexandrian copy, and some others, and in the Vulgate Latin version, "what thou doest to the brethren, and this to strangers"; that is, as the Arabic version renders it, "to strange brethren"; or, as the Syriac version, "to the brethren, and especially them that are strangers"; so that Gaius was a very hospitable man, one that entertained and lodged strangers, and used them very civilly and courteously, with great liberality, and with much integrity and sincerity.
Jamieson, Fausset & Brown · 3 John 1:5
faithfully--an act becoming a faithful man.
whatsoever thou doest--a distinct Greek word from the former "doest": translate, "workest": whatsoever work, or labor of love, thou dost perform. So Mat 26:10, "She hath wrought a good work upon me."
and to strangers--The oldest manuscripts, "and that (that is, and those brethren) strangers." The fact of the brethren whom thou didst entertain being "strangers," enhances the love manifested in the act.
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Questions about 3 John 1:5
What does 3 John 1:5 say?
3 John 1:5 in the Webster's Bible reads: “Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;” Read it in the full context of 3 John 1, alongside the classic commentary on this page.
Where is 3 John 1:5 found in the Bible?
3 John 1:5 is in the book of 3 John, chapter 1, verse 5, in the New Testament.
What Bible translation is 3 John 1:5 shown in?
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I.John receives a good report of Gaius's faith and charity from the brethren. Gaius’s love for the brethren and hospitality to strangers proves his sincerity in the faith. II. Gaius is commended for his hospitality, a virtue extended to strangers and those of different churches. III. John expresses great joy in hearing of Gaius's walk in truth. This reflects the joy of ministers when they see their followers living out their faith. IV. John advises Gaius to continue supporting the brethren by aiding them on their journeys in a godly manner, reflecting Christian generosity. V. The brethren went forth preaching for God's sake, taking nothing from the Gentiles. John emphasizes the need for the church to support such ministers, as they help propagate the truth.