III John 1:9
“I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.”
King James Version (KJV)
🌐 III John 1:9 in 8 Translations
King James Version (KJV)English
I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
American Standard Version (ASV)English
I wrote somewhat unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
Open English Bible (OEB)English
I wrote a few lines to the church; but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, declines to recognize us.
Elberfelder Bibel (ELB)Deutsch
Ich schrieb etwas an die Versammlung, aber Diotrephes, der gern unter ihnen der erste sein will, nimmt uns nicht an.
Reina-Valera (RV)Español
Yo he escrito á la iglesia: mas Diótrefes, que ama tener el primado entre ellos, no nos recibe.
Bíblia Livre (BL)Português
Eu tenho escrito algo aos da igreja; porém Diótrefes, que busca ser o comandante deles, não nos recebe.
Nova Versão (NVA)Português
Eu escrevi algo para a congregação, mas Diótrefes, que ama ser o primeiro entre eles, não nos recebe.
📖 III John 1:9 in Context
7Because that for his name’s sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.
8We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.
9I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
10Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.
11Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.
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