3 John 1:9

King James Version (KJV)

I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.

In context

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

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

9 I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.

10 Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.

11 Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.

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3 John 1:9 in every translation

KJV King James Version: I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
WEB World English Bible: I wrote to the assembly, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, doesn’t accept what we say.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: I have written to the church about this, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not accept our instruction.
ASV American Standard Version: I wrote somewhat unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: I did write to the assembly, but he who is loving the first place among them — Diotrephes — doth not receive us;
DBY Darby Translation: I wrote something to the assembly; but Diotrephes, who loves to have the first place among them, receives us not.
WBS Webster Bible: I wrote to the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the pre-eminence among them, receiveth us not.