King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.
Complete Jewish Bible:
It is we, therefore, who should support such people; so that we may share in their work for the truth.
Berean Standard Bible:
Therefore we ought to support such men, so that we may be fellow workers for the truth.
American Standard Version:
We therefore ought to welcome such, that we may be fellow-workers for the truth.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
We{G2249} therefore{G3767} ought{G3784} to receive{G618} such{G5108}, that{G2443} we might be{G1096} fellowhelpers{G4904} to the truth{G225}.
Cross-References (KJV):
1 Corinthians 3:5
- ¶ Who then is Paul, and who [is] Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man?
1 Corinthians 3:9
- For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, [ye are] God's building.
2 Corinthians 7:2
- Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.
2 Corinthians 7:3
- I speak not [this] to condemn [you]: for I have said before, that ye are in our hearts to die and live with [you].
2 Corinthians 6:1
- ¶ We then, [as] workers together [with him], beseech [you] also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.
Philemon 1:2
- And to [our] beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:
1 Thessalonians 3:2
- And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith:
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Commentary for 3 John 1:8
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G2249
There are 121 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἡμεῖς
Transliteration: hēmeîs
Pronunciation: hay-mice'
Description: nominative plural of ἐγώ; we (only used when emphatic):--us, we (ourselves). - Strong's Number: G3767
There are 519 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὖν
Transliteration: oûn
Pronunciation: oon
Description: apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly:--and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore. - Strong's Number: G3784
There are 35 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὀφείλω
Transliteration: opheílō
Pronunciation: of-i-leh'-o
Description: probably from the base of ὄφελος (through the idea of accruing); to owe (pecuniarily); figuratively, to be under obligation (ought, must, should); morally, to fail in duty:--behove, be bound, (be) debt(-or), (be) due(-ty), be guilty (indebted), (must) need(-s), ought, owe, should. See also ὄφελον. - Strong's Number: G618
There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀπολαμβάνω
Transliteration: apolambánō
Pronunciation: ap-ol-am-ban'-o
Description: from ἀπό and λαμβάνω; to receive (specially, in full, or as a host); also to take aside:--receive, take. - Strong's Number: G5108
There are 59 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: τοιοῦτος
Transliteration: toioûtos
Pronunciation: toy-oo'-tos
Description: (including the other inflections); from τοί and οὗτος; truly this, i.e. of this sort (to denote character or individuality):--like, such (an one). - Strong's Number: G2443
There are 535 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἵνα
Transliteration: hína
Pronunciation: hin'-ah
Description: probably from the same as the former part of ἑαυτοῦ (through the demonstrative idea; compare ὁ); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result):--albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare ἵνα μή. - Strong's Number: G1096
There are 636 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: γίνομαι
Transliteration: gínomai
Pronunciation: ghin'-om-ahee
Description: a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.):--arise, be assembled, be(-come, -fall, -have self), be brought (to pass), (be) come (to pass), continue, be divided, draw, be ended, fall, be finished, follow, be found, be fulfilled, + God forbid, grow, happen, have, be kept, be made, be married, be ordained to be, partake, pass, be performed, be published, require, seem, be showed, X soon as it was, sound, be taken, be turned, use, wax, will, would, be wrought. - Strong's Number: G4904
There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: συνεργός
Transliteration: synergós
Pronunciation: soon-er-gos'
Description: from a presumed compound of σύν and the base of ἔργον; a co-laborer, i.e. coadjutor:--companion in labour, (fellow-)helper(-labourer, -worker), labourer together with, workfellow. - Strong's Number: G225
There are 1319 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀλήθεια
Transliteration: alḗtheia
Pronunciation: al-ay'-thi-a
Description: from ἀληθής; truth:--true, X truly, truth, verity.