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For they went out for the sake of (A)the Name, (B)receiving nothing from the Gentiles. Therefore we ought to [a]support such men, so that we may [b]be fellow workers [c]with the truth.

I wrote something to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to (C)be first among them, does not welcome [d]what we say.

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  1. 3 John 1:8 Or receive such men as guests
  2. 3 John 1:8 Or prove ourselves to be
  3. 3 John 1:8 Or for
  4. 3 John 1:9 Lit us

It was for the sake of the Name(A) that they went out, receiving no help from the pagans.(B) We ought therefore to show hospitality to such people so that we may work together for the truth.

I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not welcome us.

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