3 John 1:9

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

"I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not." - 3 John 1:9
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What does 3 John 1:9 mean?

The Bible verse 3 John 1:9 from the King James Version (KJV) reads: "I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not." In this verse, the apostle John is addressing the issue of a man named Diotrephes who had taken control…

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The Dangers of Preeminence: A Reflection on 3 John 1:9

In the book of 3 John, we are given a unique glimpse into the inner workings of the early church through the apostle John's perspective. He writes a personal letter to Gaius, commending him for his faithfulness and good works. Yet, amid the commendations, there emerges a…

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A Prayer for Humility and Unity in the Body of Christ

Heavenly Father, Creator of all things, we come before You today with heavy hearts, in reverence and awe of Your infinite wisdom and grace. We acknowledge that You are the foundation of all truth and the source of our strength. As we meditate on the words of 3 John 1:9 – "I…

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3 John 1:9 - "I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not."
John 9:1-3
1 John 1:9
3 John 1:1 - "The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth."
3 John 1:8 - "We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth."
3 John 1:5 - "Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;"
3 John 1:11 – "Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good."
3 John 1:7 - "Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles."
3 John 1:4 - "I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth."
3 John 1:2 - "Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth."
1 John 3:9 - "Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God."
"The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth." - 3 John 1:1
3 John 1:13 - "I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee:"
1 John 3:1-3
"We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth." - 3 John 1:8
John 3:3
"Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;" - 3 John 1:5
3 John 1:12 - "Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true."
John 1:9 - "That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world."
John 3:9 - "Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be?"
3 John 1:3 - "For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth."
John 3:3-8
3 John 1:11 - "Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God."
John 10:9
"Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles." - 3 John 1:7
numbers 21:8-9 & John 3:14
"I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth." - 3 John 1:4
John 9:1-41
3 John 1:6 - "Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well:"