Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Kjære bror, jeg hører at du er trofast i det du gjør, uansett om det er for menigheten eller for dem som er utenfor menigheten. Brødrene forteller om din store kjærlighet til menigheten. Det er flott at du har slike utsendinger, så fortsett å sende dem ut. De reiser for Jesu skyld, og de tok ikke imot noe fra dem som ikke kjenner Gud. Det er menighetens oppgave å ta seg av slike som vil være utsendte medarbeidere for å spre sannheten om Gud.
What Does This Mean?
This verse from 3 John praises someone for their faithfulness in helping both fellow Christians and strangers. It shows the importance of being kind to everyone.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a big box of toys. This verse is like saying, 'You are really good at sharing your toys with all your friends and even those new kids who just moved into town.'
Historical Background
This short letter was written by the Apostle John to his friend Gaius around AD 90. It commends Gaius for his hospitality and support of Christian travelers, which was a significant part of early church life.
Living It Out Today
In today's world, this verse encourages us to be hospitable not just to our friends but also to those we don't know. For example, offering help to new neighbors or volunteering at shelters can reflect this teaching.
Topics
hospitalityfaithfulnesslove for strangerssupporting the churchacts of kindnesscommunity service