3 John 1:9

I wrote something unto the assembly; but, he who is fond of taking the first place among them—Diotrephes, doth not make us welcome.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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 be sustaining such as these, that we may become, fellowworkers, with the truth.

10For this cause, if I come, I will bring to remembrance his works which he is doing,—with wicked words, prating against us; and, not content with these, he neither, himself, maketh the brethren welcome, but, them who are minded [to do it], he forbiddeth, and, out of the assembly, doth cast [them].

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Cross References

Matthew 20:20Then came unto him the mother of the sons of Zebedee, with her sons, bowing down, and asking something from him.

Mark 9:34And they were silent; for, with one another, they had discussed in the way, who should be greatest.

Mark 10:35And there come near unto him, James and John, the [two] sons of Zebedee,—saying unto him—Teacher! we desire, that, whatsoever we shall ask thee, thou wilt do for us.

Luke 22:24And it came to pass that there was, a rivalry also, among them, as to which of them seemed to be greater [than the rest].

Philippians 2:3Nothing by way of faction, nothing by way of vain-glory,—but, in lowliness of mind, accounting, one another, superior to yourselves,—

3 John 1:8We, therefore ought to be sustaining such as these, that we may become, fellowworkers, with 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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