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I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
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Verse 9 is found in chapter 1 of 3 John. Diotrephes appears as a negative contrast: he desires to be first and rejects apostolic authority. The problem is not merely administrative, but a form of leadership dominated by the desire for preeminence.
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Compare 3 John 1:9 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Ich habe der Gemeinde geschrieben, aber Diotrephes, der unter ihnen hochgehalten sein will, nimmt uns nicht an.
Español · RVR1909 Yo he escrito a la iglesia: mas Diótrefes, que ama tener el primado entre ellos, no nos recibe.
Español · NTBT Escribí algo a la iglesia, pero Diótrefes, a quien le gusta ocupar el primer lugar entre ellos, no nos recibe.
Français · LSG J'ai écrit quelques mots à l'Eglise; mais Diotrèphe, qui aime à être le premier parmi eux, ne nous reçoit point.
Italiano · DIO1885 IO ho scritto alla chiesa; ma Diotrefe, il qual procaccia il primato fra loro, non ci riceve.
Português · ARC Tenho escrito à igreja; mas Diótrefes, que procura ter entre eles o primado, não nos recebe.
中文 · RCUV 我曾寫過一些東西給教會，但他們中間那好作領袖的 丟特腓 不接納我們。
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