3 John 1:9

I wrote vnto the Church, but Diotrephes, who loueth to haue the preeminence among them, receiueth vs not.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

I wrote something to the church; but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, does not accept what we say.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

I wrote somewhat unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
- American Standard Version (1901)

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.
- Basic English Bible

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

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

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

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

I hadde write perauenture to the chirche, but this Diotrepes, that loueth to bere primacie in hem, resseyueth not vs.
- Wycliffe Bible

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

Wesley's Notes for 3 John 1:9

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!