3 John 1:9
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordI wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
— 3 John 1:9, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
I wrote to the assembly, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, doesn't accept what we say.
American Standard Version (ASV)
I wrote somewhat unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
I did write to the assembly, but he who is loving the first place among them--Diotrephes--doth not receive us;