Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not welcome us. New Living Translation I wrote to the church about this, but Diotrephes, who loves to be the leader, refuses to have anything to do with us. English Standard Version I have written something to the church, but Diotrephes, who likes to put himself first, does not acknowledge our authority. Berean Standard Bible I have written to the church about this, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not accept our instruction. Berean Literal Bible I have written something to the church; but Diotrephes, the one loving to be first among them, does not welcome us. King James Bible I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. New King James Version I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to have the preeminence among them, does not receive us. 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. NASB 1995 I wrote something to the church; but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, does not accept what we say. NASB 1977 I wrote something to the church; but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, does not accept what we say. Legacy Standard Bible I wrote something to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, does not welcome what we say. Amplified Bible I wrote something to the church; but Diotrephes, who loves to put himself first, does not accept what we say and refuses to recognize my authority. Christian Standard Bible I wrote something to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to have first place among them, does not receive our authority. Holman Christian Standard Bible I wrote something to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to have first place among them, does not receive us. American Standard Version I wrote somewhat unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. 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. English Revised Version I wrote somewhat unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. GOD'S WORD® Translation I wrote a letter to the congregation. But Diotrephes, who loves to be in charge, won't accept us. Good News Translation 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 recognize our authority. Majority Standard Bible I have written to the church about this, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not accept our instruction. NET Bible I wrote something to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, does not acknowledge us. New Heart English Bible I wrote something to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, does not accept what we say. Webster's Bible Translation I wrote to the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the pre-eminence among them, receiveth us not. Weymouth New Testament I wrote to the Church, but Diotrephes, who loves to have the first place among them, refuses to listen to us. World English Bible I wrote to the assembly, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, doesn’t accept what we say. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI wrote to the assembly, but he who is loving to be first among them—Diotrephes—does not receive us; Berean Literal Bible I have written something to the church; but Diotrephes, the one loving to be first among them, does not welcome us. 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; Smith's Literal Translation I wrote to the church: but Diotrephes, seeking the superiority over them, receives us not. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI had written perhaps to the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the pre-eminence among them, doth not receive us. Catholic Public Domain Version As it happens, I had written to the church. But Diotrephes, who loves to bear the highest rank among them, would not accept us. New American Bible I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to dominate, does not acknowledge us. New Revised Standard Version I have written something to the church; but Diotrephes, who likes to put himself first, does not acknowledge our authority. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI wrote to the church, that Di-ot’re-phes, who loves to have the preeminence among them, would not receive us. Aramaic Bible in Plain English I desired to write to The Assembly, but he who loves to be their number one, Diotrephis, does not receive us. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentI wrote to the church; but Diotrephes, who loves to have the preeminence among them, receives us not. Godbey New Testament I wrote something to the church, but Diotrephes, loving the preeminence over them, does not receive us. Haweis New Testament I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who affects pre-eminence over them, receiveth us not. Mace New Testament I have writ to the church: but Diotrephes, who affects the superiority, has no regard to our representations. Weymouth New Testament I wrote to the Church, but Diotrephes, who loves to have the first place among them, refuses to listen to us. Worrell New Testament I wrote to the assembly; but Diotrephes, who loves to have preeminence among them, receives us not. Worsley New Testament I wrote to the church: but Diotrephes, who affects the pre-eminence among them, doth not receive us. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Diotrephes and Demetrius8Therefore we ought to support such men, so that we may be fellow workers for the truth. 9I have written to the church about this, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not accept our instruction. 10So if I come, I will call attention to his malicious slander against us. And unsatisfied with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers and forbids those who want to do so, even putting them out of the church.… Cross References Matthew 23:6-7 They love the places of honor at banquets, the chief seats in the synagogues, / the greetings in the marketplaces, and the title of ‘Rabbi’ by which they are addressed. 1 Timothy 5:19-20 Do not entertain an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses. / But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin. 1 Corinthians 5:1-5 It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is intolerable even among pagans: A man has his father’s wife. / And you are proud! Shouldn’t you rather have been stricken with grief and have removed from your fellowship the man who did this? / Although I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, and I have already pronounced judgment on the one who did this, just as if I were present. ... 2 Corinthians 10:10-11 For some say, “His letters are weighty and forceful, but his physical presence is unimpressive, and his speaking is of no account.” / Such people should consider that what we are in our letters when absent, we will be in our actions when present. Acts 20:30 Even from your own number, men will rise up and distort the truth to draw away disciples after them. 1 Peter 5:3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. 1 Corinthians 4:6 Brothers, I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, so that you may learn from us not to go beyond what is written. Then you will not take pride in one man over another. 2 John 1:9-10 Anyone who runs ahead without remaining in the teaching of Christ does not have God. Whoever remains in His teaching has both the Father and the Son. / If anyone comes to you but does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your home or even greet him. 1 Timothy 1:20 Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme. Galatians 2:11-14 When Cephas came to Antioch, however, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. / For before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he began to draw back and separate himself, for fear of those in the circumcision group. / The other Jews joined him in his hypocrisy, so that by their hypocrisy even Barnabas was led astray. ... 1 Corinthians 1:10-12 I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction. / My brothers, some from Chloe’s household have informed me that there are quarrels among you. / What I mean is this: Individuals among you are saying, “I follow Paul,” “I follow Apollos,” “I follow Cephas,” or “I follow Christ.” Philippians 2:3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. Romans 16:17-18 Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them. / For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive. 1 Corinthians 11:18-19 First of all, I hear that when you come together as a church, there are divisions among you, and in part I believe it. / And indeed, there must be differences among you to show which of you are approved. 2 Timothy 4:14-15 Alexander the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his deeds. / You too should beware of him, for he has vigorously opposed our message. Treasury of Scripture I wrote to the church: but Diotrephes, who loves to have the preeminence among them, receives us not. who loveth. Matthew 20:20-28 Then came to him the mother of Zebedee's children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him… Matthew 23:4-8 For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers… Mark 9:34 But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest. receiveth. 3 John 1:8 We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth. Matthew 10:40-42 He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me… Mark 9:37 Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me. Jump to Previous Accept Acknowledge Assembly Church Desire First Letter Loves Preeminence Pre-Eminence Receive Receives Receiveth Refuses Something Write Written WroteJump to Next Accept Acknowledge Assembly Church Desire First Letter Loves Preeminence Pre-Eminence Receive Receives Receiveth Refuses Something Write Written Wrote3 John 1 1. He commends Gaius for his piety,5. and hospitality, 7. to true preachers; 9. complaining of the unkind dealing of ambitious Diotrephes on the contrary side; 11. whose evil example is not to be followed; 12. and gives special testimony to the good report of Demetrius. I wrote to the church This phrase indicates the apostolic authority and pastoral concern of the Apostle John. The Greek word for "wrote" (ἔγραψα, egrapsa) suggests a formal communication, emphasizing the importance of written instruction in the early church. The "church" here refers to a local assembly of believers, highlighting the communal aspect of early Christianity. Historically, letters were a primary means of communication and instruction, underscoring the significance of apostolic guidance in maintaining doctrinal purity and unity. but Diotrephes who loves to be first will not accept our instruction Parallel Commentaries ... Greek I have writtenἜγραψά (Egrapsa) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 1125: A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe. to the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. church ἐκκλησίᾳ (ekklēsia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 1577: From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. [about this], τι (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. but ἀλλ’ (all’) Conjunction Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. Diotrephes, Διοτρεφὴς (Diotrephēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1361: Diotrephes. From the alternate of Zeus and trepho; Jove-nourished; Diotrephes, an opponent of Christianity. who ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. loves to be first, φιλοπρωτεύων (philoprōteuōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5383: From a compound of philos and protos; to be fond of being first, i.e. Ambitious of distinction. will not accept ἐπιδέχεται (epidechetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1926: To accept, admit, welcome. From epi and dechomai; to admit (figuratively) teacher. our [instruction]. ἡμᾶς (hēmas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Plural Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. Links 3 John 1:9 NIV3 John 1:9 NLT 3 John 1:9 ESV 3 John 1:9 NASB 3 John 1:9 KJV 3 John 1:9 BibleApps.com 3 John 1:9 Biblia Paralela 3 John 1:9 Chinese Bible 3 John 1:9 French Bible 3 John 1:9 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 3 John 1:9 I wrote to the assembly but Diotrephes (3J iiiJ 3Jn iii jn 3 jo) |
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