Neville Goddard on 3 John 1:5-8 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read 3 John 1 in context

Scripture Focus

5Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;

6Which 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:

7Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.

8We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.

3 John 1:5-8

Biblical Context

John commends faithful acts of kindness toward brothers and strangers. He says to receive such travelers so you may become fellowhelpers to the truth.

Neville's Inner Vision

Beloved, you are asked to see the beloved guest as a symbol of your own inner helpers. When you do for the brethren and for strangers, you are not aiding exterior men; you are tending the dream of truth within your own consciousness. The witnesses who testify to your charity are the voices of your I AM recognizing itself in others. To bring such travelers forward in a godly manner is to authorize a movement within you that expands for the sake of the Name—the Name being your divine self-expression. Because they went forth in that Name, you are reminded that every act of hospitality is a faith-test of your inner economy; you either give from a sense of lack or acknowledge abundance as your true nature. Therefore, receive such ones, that you might be fellowhelpers to the truth. In truth, you are the host of the living word, and every receival strengthens the very reality you seek to manifest.

Practice This Now

Imaginative act: Assume you are already hosting those going forth for the truth; feel the gratitude and abundance as you release them on their journey, seeing their path as divinely sponsored.