3 John 1:9

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for 3 John 1:9

BSB

I have written to the church about this, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not accept our instruction.

AKJV

I wrote to the church: but Diotrephes, who loves to have the preeminence among them, receives us not.

CPDV

As it happens, I had written to the church. But Diotrephes, who loves to bear the highest rank among them, would not accept us.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

I wrote to the church: but Diotrephes, seeking the superiority over them, receives us not.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 3 John 1:9

IwroteG1125VerbuntothechurchG1577Noun Feminine butG235Conjunction DiotrephesG1361Noun Masculine whoG3588lovethtohavethepreeminenceG5383VerbamongthemG846 receivethG1926Verb usG2248 notG3756

Commentary for 3 John 1:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 3 John 1:9

Summary

Proud leader rejects apostolic authority

Event

Leader rejecting apostolic oversight

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD