3 John 1:9
I wrote a few lines to the Church; but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, declines to recognise us.
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Matthew 20:20Then the mother of Zebediah’s sons came to him with her sons, bowing to the ground, and begging a favour.
Mark 9:34But they were silent; for on the way they had been arguing with one another which was the greatest.
Mark 10:35James and John, the two sons of Zebediah, went to Jesus, and said: “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask.”
Luke 22:24And a dispute arose among them as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest.
Philippians 2:3Nothing should be done in a factious spirit or from vanity, but each of you should with all humility regard others as of more account than himself,
3 John 1:8We, therefore, ought to give such people a hearty welcome, and so take our share in their work 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 →