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3 John 1:9

English Standard Version

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

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American Standard Version

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

Christian Standard Bible

I wrote something to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to have first place among them, does not receive our authority.

King James Version

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

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.

New International Version

I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not welcome us.

New King James Version

I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to have the preeminence among them, does not receive us.

New Living Translation

I wrote to the church about this, but Diotrephes, who loves to be the leader, refuses to have anything to do with us.

World English Bible

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