3 John 1:9

I have written somewhat to the church; but Diotrephes, who love to take the lead among them, does not receive me.

Montgomery New Testament

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

8Hence we ought to support such, so that we may become fellow workers for the truth.

10Do them when I come I will recall to mind the deeds which he is doing, prating against me with wicked words. Not satisfied with that, he refuses to receive the brothers, forbids those that would receive them, and excommunicates them from the church.

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Cross References

Matthew 20:20Then came to him the mother of the sons of Zebedee, with her sons, kneeling down and begging a favor of him.

Mark 9:34But they were silent, for on the road they were disputing together which one was greatest.

Mark 10:35Presently there came up to him Jamesand John, the sons of Zebedee, and said, "Teacher, we wish you would do for us whatever we ask you."

Luke 22:24And there arose also a dispute among them as to which of them could be considered the greatest,

Philippians 2:3Do nothing out of strife, nothing out of vanity, but let each one in true humility consider the others to be of more account than himself.

3 John 1:8Hence we ought to support such, so that we may become fellow workers 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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