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3 John 1:9 KJV
3 John · chapter 1 · verse 9 · King James Version
I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.3 John 1:9 · King James Version
3 John 1:9 in context
7Because that for his name’s sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.
8We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.
9I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
10Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.
11Beloved, 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.
Key words (Strong's)
- churchekklēsiaa gathering of citizens called out from their homes into some public place, an assembly…G1577 →
- wrotegraphōto write, with reference to the form of the letters, to delineate letters on a tablet…G1125 →
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