Bible Strands
3 John 1:5
Beloved, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers, and especially since they are strangers to you.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — John writes to a fellow believer, commending his practical support of traveling missionaries who have no personal ties to him.
The words — πιστὸν (piston) translates literally as faithfully, and ἐὰν (ean) functions as a conditional marker meaning whatever or maybe.
The thread — This pattern of unrewarded hospitality runs alongside Galatians 6:10 and Luke 16:10, where doing good to the family of faith and managing entrusted resources with reliability are linked.
Why it lands — The text demands concrete support for fellow believers regardless of personal connection, treating hospitality as a measurable act of obedience rather than a social preference.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;
Cross-references
- Galatians 6:10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.
- Luke 12:42 And the Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their portion at the proper time?
- Luke 16:10 Whoever is faithful with very little will also be faithful with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.
- Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
- Matthew 24:45 Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the others their food at the proper time?
- 2 Corinthians 4:1 Therefore, since God in His mercy has given us this ministry, we do not lose heart.
- 1 Peter 4:10 As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.