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Because that for his name’s sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.
3 John 1:7 — KJV
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3 John 1:7
King James Version (KJV)
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Commentary
Commentary on 3 John 1:7
Theological / DevotionalHis name’s sake. Textual evidence attests (cf. p. 10) the reading “for the sake of the name,” that is, the name of Jesus (see on Acts 3:16; 4:12; Rom. 1:5).
Went forth. That is, from their home church, possibly Ephesus. In John’s day the evangelistic spirit, leading Christians to publish the good news from place to place, was commendably active.
Taking nothing. That is, expecting no support from the heathen people to whom they preached the gospel (cf. on 2 Cor. 12:14; 1 Thess. 2:9). This made the missionaries all the more grateful for hospitality offered by their fellow Christians. There is no scriptural prohibition against accepting help that is willingly offered (see on Matt. 10:8–14; Phil. 4:10, 14–17).
Gentiles. Gr. ethnē, “nations,” “Gentiles” (see on Gal. 3:8). Textual evidence favors (cf. p. 10) the reading ethnikoi, “pagans” “heathen people” (see on Gal. 3:8).
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