3 John 1:5
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4I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.5Beloved, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers, and especially since they are strangers to you.6They have testified to the church about your love. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God.
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Berean Standard Bible
Beloved, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers, and especially since they are strangers to you.
American Standard Version (1901)
Beloved, thou doest a faithful work in whatsoever thou doest toward them that are brethren and strangers withal;
Bible in Basic English
My loved one, you are doing a good work in being kind to those brothers who come from other places;
Douay-Rheims 1899
Dearly beloved, thou dost faithfully whatever thou dost for the brethren, and that for strangers,
Free Bible Version
My friend, you show you are trustworthy in what you're doing by looking after the brothers, even those you don't know.
Geneva Bible 1599
Beloued, thou doest faithfully, whatsoeuer thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers,
King James (Authorized) Version
Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;
Translation for Translators
Dear friend, you are serving Jesus loyally/faithfully whenever you do things to help fellow believers, even those whom you do not know, who are traveling around doing God’s work.
Unlocked Literal Bible
Beloved, you practice faithfulness whenever you work for the brothers and for strangers
Noah Webster Bible
Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;
World English Bible
Beloved, you do a faithful work in whatever you accomplish for those who are brothers and strangers.
Young's Literal Translation
Beloved, faithfully dost thou do whatever thou mayest work to the brethren and to the strangers,