3 John 1:5

3 John · New Testament · Chapter 1

“Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;”3 John 1:5

What Does 3 John 1:5 Mean?

3 John 1:5 is found in the book of 3 John, chapter 1, verse 5 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 18 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Love, and Hospitality.

Cross-References (18)

These passages are connected to 3 John 1:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Galatians 6:10“As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.”Matthew 10:41“He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet’s reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man’s reward.”Matthew 25:35“For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:”Luke 10:7“And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.”Luke 12:42“And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?”Luke 16:10“He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.”Acts 16:15“And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us.”Colossians 3:17“And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.”Matthew 24:45“Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?”Matthew 25:16“Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents.”2 Corinthians 4:1“Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;”Philippians 4:14“Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction.”3 John 1:10“Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.”2 Kings 12:15“Moreover they reckoned not with the men, into whose hand they delivered the money to be bestowed on workmen: for they dealt faithfully.”2 Kings 22:7“Howbeit there was no reckoning made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand, because they dealt faithfully.”2 Chronicles 31:20“And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah, and wrought that which was good and right and truth before the LORD his God.”1 Peter 4:10“As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.”Romans 16:2“That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also.”

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