3 John 1:6

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:

Cross-reference

3 John 1:12 Parallel

3 John 1:12 provides another example of testimony (Demetrius), reinforcing the value of a good report from the church.

Acts 15:3 Historical context

Acts 15:3 recounts the church sending Paul and Barnabas on their way, illustrating the 'sending on journey' practice John commends.

Romans 15:24 uses the same phrase 'helped on my journey' (propempo), showing Paul's expectation of hospitality from believers.

2 Corinthians 1:16 also uses 'send me on my way', confirming this as a customary act of Christian fellowship.

Philippians 4:14 commends the Philippians for sharing in Paul's affliction, directly analogous to supporting traveling ministers.

Titus 3:13 Parallel

Titus 3:13 similarly urges sending Zenas and Apollos with full support, directly paralleling the hospitality command here.

Genesis 18:16 shows Abraham sending the angels on their way, a direct OT parallel to the hospitality command here.

1 Corinthians 16:6 uses the same Greek concept (propempo) of being helped on a journey, directly paralleling this request.

1 Corinthians 16:11 also urges helping someone on his way in peace, reinforcing the practice of sending missionaries.

Acts 21:5 Historical context

Acts 21:5 describes a sending-off scene with prayer, showing early church practice of accompanying missionaries.

Ezra 1:4 Parallel

Ezra 1:4 shows a similar pattern of providing resources for God's people on a journey, here for rebuilding the temple.

Philemon 1:5-7 commends Philemon's love and hospitality, reflecting the same pattern of supporting fellow believers.