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3 John 5
New International Version
3 John 5
New International Version
5 Dear friend, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers and sisters,[a](A) even though they are strangers to you.(B)
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- 3 John 1:5 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family.
3 John 5
King James Version
3 John 5
King James Version
5 Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;
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3 John 5
English Standard Version
3 John 5
English Standard Version
Support and Opposition
5 Beloved, it is a faithful thing you do in all your efforts for (A)these brothers, (B)strangers as they are,
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3 John 5
New American Standard Bible
3 John 5
New American Standard Bible
5 Beloved, you are acting faithfully in whatever you accomplish for the (A)brothers and sisters, and [a]especially when they are (B)strangers;
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- 3 John 1:5 Lit this
3 John 5
New King James Version
3 John 5
New King James Version
Gaius Commended for Generosity
5 Beloved, you do faithfully whatever you do for the brethren [a]and for strangers,
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- 3 John 1:5 NU and especially for
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