7a

For: (Logical Connection) This verse is giving the reason why John requests Gaius to help the brothers.

they went out: (Lexical Problem) This refers to their making a journey to preach the gospel in different places. It does not refer to leaving any specific place.

the Name: (Special Biblical Term) This is a way of referring to Jesus Christ. This phrase is used a few times in the New Testament. See Good News Translation, New English Bible.

7b

accepting nothing: (Meaning) As Christian preachers they did not ask for help from unbelievers. John is showing that they were different from teachers of other religions who traveled around at that time. The teachers of other religions used to require payment from the people they instructed and converted.

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