3 John 1:9 - Forerunner Commentary

3 John 1:9

7 because they went forth for His name’s sake, ^ataking nothing from the Gentiles.

8 We therefore ought to ^areceive such, that we may become fellow workers for the truth.

Diotrephes and Demetrius

9 I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to have the preeminence among them, does not receive us.

10 Therefore, if I come, I will call to mind his deeds which he does, ^aprating against us with malicious words. And not content with that, he himself does not receive the brethren, and forbids those who wish to, putting them out of the church.

11 Beloved, ^ado not imitate what is evil, but what is good. ^bHe who does good is of God, but he who does evil has not seen ^cGod.

12 Demetrius ^ahas a good testimony from all, and from the truth itself. And we also¹ bear witness, ^band you know that our testimony is true.

Verse Comparison: 3 John 1:9

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

Amplified® Bible
I have written briefly to the church; but Diotrephes, who likes to take the lead among them {and} put himself first, does not acknowledge my authority {and} refuses to accept my suggestions {or} to listen to me.

Contemporary English Version
I wrote to the church. But Diotrephes likes to be the number-one leader, and he won't pay any attention to us.

Darby English Version
I wrote something to the assembly; but Diotrephes, who loves to have the first place among them, receives us not.

Good News Bible
I wrote a short letter to the church; but Diotrephes, who likes to be their leader, will not pay any attention to what I say.

International Standard Version
I wrote a letter to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be in charge, will not accept us.

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

New American Standard Bible
I wrote something to the church; but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, does not accept what we say.

New International Version
I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will have nothing to do with us.

New King James Version
I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to have the preeminence among them, does not receive us.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
I wrote something to the church; but Diotrephes, who loves to place himself as first among them, does not accept what we say.

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;

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