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3 John 1:6
ESV who testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on their journey in a manner worthy of God.
NIV They have told the church about your love. Please send them on their way in a manner that honors God.
NASB and they have testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God.
CSB since they set out for the sake of the Name, accepting nothing from pagans.
NLT They have told the church here of your loving friendship. Please continue providing for such teachers in a manner that pleases God.
KJV Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well:

What does 3 John 1:6 mean?

John received reports about the love Gaius had shown to fellow believers. These were mostly traveling Christians. Apparently, Gaius not only treated them well, but shared resources with them. Even though they were not close friends or family, they were cared for. Through housing, food, or money, Gaius and his congregation were supporting many traveling teachers and missionaries. John commended these actions. In 3 John 1:7–8 John gives further reasons why their support is so important. One reason, given in verse 7, is so that the work of God won't depend on support from non-believers. Christians ought to care about the spread of the gospel, and the support of those who work for it. John will go on to give both a negative (3 John 1:9–10) and a positive example of church leaders later in this letter (3 John 1:11–12).
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