3 John 1:9

I wrote to the congregation, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first of them, did not accept us.

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

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

In Context

8We therefore ought to welcome such men, so that we might become fellow workmen for the truth.

10Because of this, if I come, I will remember his works that he does, prating against us with evil words. And not being satisfied in these, he himself does not even accept the brothers, and he forbids those who would, and expels them

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Cross References

Matthew 20:20Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee came to him with her sons, worshiping, and asking something from him.

Mark 9:34But they were silent, for on the way they discussed among each other, who is greater.

Mark 10:35And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come to him, saying, Teacher, we wish that thou would do for us whatever we ask.

Luke 22:24And also a dispute develop among them, which of them is considered to be greater.

Philippians 2:3in nothing according to selfish ambition or empty conceit, but in humility considering each other surpassing yourselves.

3 John 1:8We therefore ought to welcome such men, so that we might become fellow workmen for the truth.

Matthew Henry on 3 John 1:4-9

The Character of Gaius. ( a. d. 90.) 3 For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. 4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. 5 Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers; 6 Which 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: 7 Because that for his name's sake they went… Read the whole commentary →

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