3 John 1:9
I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
Context
This verse from 3 John Chapter 1 connects to 10 cross-references. The Elder to Gaius the beloved: he prays Gaius prospers and is healthy as his soul prospers. He commends Gaius for showing hospitality to traveling brothers, even strangers, who testified to his love before the church. He criticizes Diotrephes who …
Other Translations
I wrote somewhat unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
I did write to the assembly, but he who is loving the first place among them--Diotrephes--doth not receive us;
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.
Cross References
He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the …
Then came to him the mother of Zebedee’s children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of …
Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life …
For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will …
But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.
But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest.
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, …
And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto him, saying, Master, we would that thou shouldest do for …
For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life …