3 John 1:9

9I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not welcome us.

9I wrote something to the church; but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, does not accept 1:9 Lit uswhat we say.

9I wrote something to the church; but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, does not accept what we say.

9I wrote something to the church; but Diotrephes, who loves to put himself first, does not accept what we say and refuses to recognize my authority.

9I have written to the church about this,1:9 Literally I have written something to the church but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not accept our instruction.

9I wrote to the church. But Diotrephes will not welcome us. He loves to be the first in everything.