3 John 1 9
I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not welcome us.
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GW 3 John 1:9I wrote a letter to the congregation. But Diotrephes, who loves to be in charge, won’t accept us.
NAS 3 John 1:9I wrote something to the church; but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, does not accept what we say.
ERV 3 John 1:9I wrote a letter to the church, but Diotrephes will not listen to what we say. He always wants to be the leader.