3 John 1:9 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

I wrote a letter to the congregation. But Diotrephes, who loves to be in charge, won't accept us.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

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.

DBY:

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

ERV:

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

WEY:

I wrote to the Church, but Diotrephes, who loves to have the first place among them, refuses to listen to us.

WBS:

I wrote to the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the pre-eminence among them, receiveth us not.

WEB:

I wrote to the assembly, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, doesn't accept what we say.

YLT:

I did write to the assembly, but he who is loving the first place among them -- Diotrephes -- doth not receive us;

3 John 1:9 Cross References

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Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

1:9 {2} I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
(2) Ambition and covetousness, two pestilent sins
(especially in those who have any church responsibilities) are condemned in Diotrephes.

PNT:

1:9 I wrote unto the church. Of which Gaius was a member. The letter referred to is not extant.
But Diotrephes. This man is not elsewhere named. He was evidently an ambitious and unscrupulous church official, who
Receiveth us not, that is, rebelled against the apostle's authority, and who refused to heed the letter. The letter may have been sent by those whom Gaius entertained.

WES:

1:9 I wrote to the church - Probably that to which they came. But Diotrephes - Perhaps the pastor of it. Who loveth to have the preeminence among them - To govern all things according to his own will. Receiveth us not - Neither them nor me. So did the mystery of iniquity already work!

MHC:

1:9-12 Both the heart and mouth must be watched. The temper and spirit of Diotrephes was full of pride and ambition. It is bad not to do good ourselves; but it is worse to hinder those who would do good. Those cautions and counsels are most likely to be accepted, which are seasoned with love. Follow that which is good, for he that doeth good, as delighting therein, is born of God. Evil-workers vainly pretend or boast acquaintance with God. Let us not follow that which is proud, selfish, and of bad design, though the example may be given by persons of rank and power; but let us be followers of God, and walk in love, after the example of our Lord.

CONC:

Accept Acknowledge Assembly Authority Church Desire Diotrephes Diot'rephes Doesn't Letter Likes Listen Loves Loveth Loving Nothing Preeminence Pre-eminence Receive Receives Receiveth Refuses Somewhat Written Wrote

Accept Acknowledge Assembly Church Desire First Letter Loves Preeminence Pre-Eminence Receive Receives Receiveth Refuses Something Write Written Wrote

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