What does 3 John 1:6 mean?

3 John 1:6 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply 3 John 1:6 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well:

4I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.

5Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;

6Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well:

7Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.

8We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.

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