Sinai3 John 1:9
American Standard Version
I wrote somewhat unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
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3 John 1:9 in other translations
I wrote to the assembly, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, doesn’t accept what we say.
3 John 1:9 in context
- 7because that for the sake of the Name they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.
- 8We therefore ought to welcome such, that we may be fellow-workers for the truth.
- 9I wrote somewhat unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
- 10Therefore, if I come, I will bring to remembrance his works which he doeth, prating against us with wicked words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and them that would he forbiddeth and casteth them out of the church.
- 11Beloved, imitate not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: he that doeth evil hath not seen God.