3 John 1:5

King James Version (KJV)

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

Translations

3 John 1:5 - Amplified Bible

Beloved, it is a fine {and} faithful work that you are doing when you give any service to the [Christian] brethren, and [especially when they are] strangers.

3 John 1:5 - American Standard Version

Beloved, thou doest a faithful work in whatsoever thou doest toward them that are brethren and strangers withal;

3 John 1:5 - Bible in Basic English

My loved one, you are doing a good work in being kind to those brothers who come from other places;

3 John 1:5 - Darby Bible

Beloved, thou doest faithfully [in] whatever thou mayest have wrought towards the brethren and that strangers,

3 John 1:5 - English Standard Version

Beloved, it is a faithful thing you do in all your efforts for these brothers, strangers as they are,

3 John 1:5 - King James Version

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

3 John 1:5 - La Biblia de las Americas

Amado, estás obrando fielmente en lo que haces por los hermanos, y sobre todo cuando se trata de extraños;

3 John 1:5 - The Message

Dear friend, when you extend hospitality to Christian brothers and sisters, even when they are strangers, you make the faith visible. They’ve made a full report back to the church here, a message about your love. It’s good work you’re doing, helping these travelers on their way, hospitality worthy of God himself! They set out under the banner of the Name, and get no help from unbelievers. So they deserve any support we can give them. In providing meals and a bed, we become their companions in spreading the Truth.

3 John 1:5 - New American Standard Bible

Beloved, you are acting faithfully in whatever you accomplish for the brethren, and especially {when they are} strangers;

3 John 1:5 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Amado, estás obrando fielmente en lo que haces por los hermanos, y sobre todo cuando se trata de extraños.

3 John 1:5 - World English Bible

Beloved, you do a faithful work in whatever you accomplish for those who are brothers and strangers.

3 John 1:5 - Young's Living Translation

Beloved, faithfully dost thou do whatever thou mayest work to the brethren and to the strangers,

3 John 1:5 - Additional Comments

John knew well of his good acts.
Note that his good treatment of brethren did not depend on denomination -- just anyone who professed Christ.
He did his work conscientiously, as a faithful servant.

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