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because they went forth for His name’s sake, taking nothing from the Gentiles.  We therefore ought to receive such, that we may become fellow workers for the truth.

(3 John 7-8)

Because they went forth for His name’s sake

1. The conjunction ‘because’ connects verses 7 and 6.
2. Gaius is to aid the itinerant preachers on their journey for a clear reason
   1. Because they (the itinerant preachers) go around for the Name of the Lord Jesus
   2. Because they go preaching for the sake of the Name of the Lord
3. Let us find a reason why we share what we have with other ministers

Taking nothing from the Gentiles

1. Gaius is to support the itinerant preachers on their travel
   1. Because they take nothing form the Gentiles
   2. Because they make no money out of their ministry among the Gentiles
2. The itinerant preachers are not in ministry for money
3. They really are worth supporting

We therefore ought to receive such

1. The conjunction “therefore” speaks of
   1. Implication
   2. Result
2. That the itinerant preachers are worth supporting
   1. Implies that we ought to receive them
   2. Infers that we should receive them
3. To not receive such ones would be tantamount to rejecting Christ Himself

That we may become fellow workers for the truth

1. The word ‘that’ in this sentence indicates the purpose
2. What is the purpose behind our receiving of the godly itinerant preachers?
3. The purpose of supporting the godly preachers is none other than this – we may become fellow workers for the truth
4. This is a great way to partake in the course of the truth

Challenges

1. Let us be warned that we can end up in sharing in the evils of the false teachers/preachers (2 John 10-11)
2. Let us cease supporting any false teachers/preachers around
3. It is vital that we keep aiding the godly ministers in their works
   1. In doing so we become fellow workers for the truth
   2. In doing so we end up in sharing in their blessings attended