Day 267: 3 John 1:7
3 John 1:7
The Blueprint — The Verse
It was for the sake of the Name that they went out, receiving no help from the pagans.
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The Context — The History
3 John commends Gaius for supporting traveling missionaries who depend on churches, not Gentile hospitality, because they go out for the Name of Christ.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
John praises Gaius's faithfulness to truth and hospitality to brothers strangers to him. They went out for the Name's sake, taking nothing from pagans.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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3 John 1:6
6They have told the church about your love. Please send them on their way in a manner that honors God.
Read the verse immediately before this lesson (3 John 1:6) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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3 John 1:8
8We ought therefore to show hospitality to such people so that we may work together for the truth.
Read the verse immediately after this lesson (3 John 1:8) to continue the passage.
Discussion
- How can you support gospel workers today?
- What does going out 'for the Name' mean?
- Why is church partnership vital for mission?