3 John 1:7

Because that for his name's sake they went forth,.... From Judea; either of their own accord to preach the Gospel, or being drove out by the unbelieving Jews, for professing the name of Christ; and be…

Because that for his name’s sake - The word “his” here refers to God; and the idea is, that they had undertaken this journey not on their own account, but in the cause of religion. They went forth -…

For his name's sake they went forth - For the sake of preaching the Gospel of the grace of God, and making known Jesus to the heathen.

Taking nothing of the Gentiles - Receiving no emolument for their…

I. John receives a good report of Gaius's faith and charity from the brethren. Gaius’s love for the brethren and hospitality to strangers proves his sincerity in the faith. II. Gaius is commended for…

Because that for his Name's sake Much more forcibly the true text (א ABCKL), For for the sake of the Name: the -His" is a weak amplification in several versions. A similar weakening is found in Act…