3 John 1:9

King James Version (KJV)

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

Translations

3 John 1:9 - 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.

3 John 1:9 - American Standard Version

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

3 John 1:9 - Bible in Basic English

I sent a letter to the church, but Diotrephes, whose desire is ever to have the first place among them, will not have us there.

3 John 1:9 - Darby Bible

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

3 John 1:9 - English Standard Version

I have written something to the church, but Diotrephes, who likes to put himself first, does not acknowledge our authority.

3 John 1:9 - King James Version

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

3 John 1:9 - La Biblia de las Americas

Escribì algo a la iglesia, pero Diòtrefes, a quien le gusta ser el primero entre ellos, no acepta lo que decimos.

3 John 1:9 - The Message

Earlier I wrote something along this line to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves being in charge, denigrates my counsel. If I come, you can be sure I’ll hold him to account for spreading vicious rumors about us.   As if that weren’t bad enough, he not only refuses hospitality to traveling Christians but tries to stop others from welcoming them. Worse yet, instead of inviting them in he throws them out.

3 John 1:9 - 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.

3 John 1:9 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Escribì algo a la iglesia, pero Diòtrefes, a quien le gusta ser el primero entre ellos, no acepta lo que decimos.

3 John 1:9 - World English Bible

I wrote to the assembly, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, doesn`t accept what we say.

3 John 1:9 - Young's Living 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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