3 John 1:9
King James Version
Translation: KJV
7Because that for his name’s sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.Select 3 John 1:7
8We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.Select 3 John 1:8
9I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.Select 3 John 1:9
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.Select 3 John 1:10
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.Select 3 John 1:11
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WEB
1:9 I wrote to the assembly, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, doesn’t accept what we say.
ASV
1:9 I wrote somewhat unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
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