3 John 5-6
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
5 Beloved, you are faithful in all you do[a] for the brothers, especially for strangers;(A) 6 they have testified to your love before the church.(B) Please help them in a way worthy of God to continue their journey.[b]
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3 John 5-6
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Gaius Commended
5 Dear friend,[a] you are showing faithfulness[b] by whatever you do for the brothers, especially when they are strangers. 6 They have testified to your love in front of the church.(A) You will do well to send them on their journey(B) in a manner worthy of God,(C)
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- 3 John 1:5 Or Beloved
- 3 John 1:5 Lit are doing a faithful thing
3 John 5-6
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) 6 They have told the church about your love. Please send them on their way(C) in a manner that honors(D) God.
Footnotes
- 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.
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