3 John 1:7

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

Cross-references

In 2 Kings 5:16, Elisha refuses Naaman's gift—a direct parallel to the missionaries who accept nothing from Gentiles.

In 2 Kings 5:20-27, Gehazi greedily accepts gifts from Naaman—a stark contrast to the missionaries who refuse support from Gentiles.

Acts 9:16 Parallel

Acts 9:16 uses the same phrase 'for the sake of my name' about Paul's suffering, linking cost and mission.

In 1 Corinthians 9:12-15, Paul refuses his right to support for the gospel—similar to the missionaries who take nothing from Gentiles.

In 2 Corinthians 11:7-9, Paul preaches without charge and refuses support from the Corinthians—parallel to the missionaries' practice.

In Revelation 2:3, the church endures for my name's sake—a direct verbal parallel to those who go out for the sake of the name.

In 1 Corinthians 9:18, Paul preaches free of charge—mirroring the missionaries' refusal of support to avoid hindrance.

In 2 Corinthians 12:13, Paul avoids burdening the church—a similar refusal of support as the missionaries who accept nothing from Gentiles.