3 John 1:9 I wrote to the church about this, but Diotrephes, who loves to be the leader, refuses to have anything to do with us.

1:9 NLT

Parallel Verses

New Living Translation - I wrote to the church about this, but Diotrephes, who loves to be the leader, refuses to have anything to do with us.
新标点和合本 - 我曾略略地写信给教会，但那在教会中好为首的丢特腓不接待我们。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 我曾写过一些东西给教会，但他们中间那好作领袖的丢特腓不接纳我们。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 我曾写过一些东西给教会，但他们中间那好作领袖的丢特腓不接纳我们。
当代译本 - 我曾写信给你那里的教会，但爱当头领的丢特腓不接待我们。
圣经新译本 - 我曾经略略写信给你那里的教会，但他们中间那好作领袖的丢特腓不接待我们。
中文标准译本 - 我写了信给教会，但是他们中那喜欢为首的迪奥特菲不接纳我们。
现代标点和合本 - 我曾略略地写信给教会，但那在教会中好为首的丢特腓不接待我们。
和合本（拼音版） - 我曾略略地写信给教会；但那在教会中好为首的丢特腓不接待我们。
New International Version - I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not welcome us.
New International Reader's Version - I wrote to the church. But Diotrephes will not welcome us. He loves to be the first in everything.
English Standard Version - I have written something to the church, but Diotrephes, who likes to put himself first, does not acknowledge our authority.
The Message - Earlier I wrote something along this line to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves being in charge, denigrates my counsel. If I come, you can be sure I’ll hold him to account for spreading vicious rumors about us. As if that weren’t bad enough, he not only refuses hospitality to traveling Christians but tries to stop others from welcoming them. Worse yet, instead of inviting them in he throws them out.
Christian Standard Bible - I wrote something to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to have first place among them, does not receive our authority.
New American Standard Bible - I wrote something to the church; but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, does not accept what we say.
New King James Version - I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to have the preeminence among them, does not receive us.
Amplified Bible - I wrote something to the church; but Diotrephes, who loves to put himself first, does not accept what we say and refuses to recognize my authority.
American Standard Version - I wrote somewhat unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
King James Version - I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
New English Translation - I wrote something to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, does not acknowledge us.
World English Bible - I wrote to the assembly, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, doesn’t accept what we say.
新標點和合本 - 我曾略略地寫信給教會，但那在教會中好為首的丟特腓不接待我們。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 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。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 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。
當代譯本 - 我曾寫信給你那裡的教會，但愛當頭領的丟特腓不接待我們。
聖經新譯本 - 我曾經略略寫信給你那裡的教會，但他們中間那好作領袖的丟特腓不接待我們。
呂振中譯本 - 我曾經略略地給教會寫信；但他們中間好做領袖的丟特腓不承認我們。
中文標準譯本 - 我寫了信給教會，但是他們中那喜歡為首的迪奧特菲不接納我們。
現代標點和合本 - 我曾略略地寫信給教會，但那在教會中好為首的丟特腓不接待我們。
文理和合譯本 - 我昔畧以書達於會、但其中有好為首之丟特腓、不接我儕、
文理委辦譯本 - 余書達教會、惟欲為會長之丟特腓不受我言、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 我已書達教會、惟欲在教會為首之丟特腓、不接我儕、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 予曾致書於教會、而好作領袖之丟特非、拒吾人於千里以外、且以惡言相加；
Nueva Versión Internacional - Le escribí algunas líneas a la iglesia, pero Diótrefes, a quien le encanta ser el primero entre ellos, no nos acepta.
현대인의 성경 - 나는 이 일에 대하여 그 교회에 편지를 몇 자 써서 보냈습니다. 그런데 그 교회에서 으뜸이 되기를 좋아하는 디오드레베가 우리의 권고를 받아들이지 않았습니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Я написал церкви, но Диотреф, который любит у них главенствовать, не принимает нас.
Восточный перевод - Я написал общине, но Диотреф, который любит у них главенствовать, не принимает нас.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Я написал общине, но Диотреф, который любит у них главенствовать, не принимает нас.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Я написал общине, но Диотреф, который любит у них главенствовать, не принимает нас.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - J’ai écrit quelques mots à l’Eglise, mais Diotrèphe, qui veut être le chef parmi eux, ne tient aucun compte de nous.
リビングバイブル - この件について、私はそちらの教会あてに短い手紙を送っておきました。ところが、自分を指導者として売り込もうとねらっているデオテレペスが、私の権威を認めず、私の忠告を聞き入れようとしないのです。
Nestle Aland 28 - Ἔγραψά τι τῇ ἐκκλησίᾳ· ἀλλ’ ὁ φιλοπρωτεύων αὐτῶν Διοτρέφης οὐκ ἐπιδέχεται ἡμᾶς.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ἔγραψά τι τῇ ἐκκλησίᾳ, ἀλλ’ ὁ φιλοπρωτεύων αὐτῶν, Διοτρέφης, οὐκ ἐπιδέχεται ἡμᾶς.
Nova Versão Internacional - Escrevi à igreja, mas Diótrefes, que gosta muito de ser o mais importante entre eles, não nos recebe.
Hoffnung für alle - Ich habe bereits an eure Gemeinde geschrieben. Aber Diotrephes, der bei euch gern die führende Rolle spielen möchte, will nicht auf uns hören.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Tôi đã gửi Hội Thánh một bức thư vắn tắt về vấn đề này, nhưng Điô-trép, người ưa cầm đầu các tín hữu, không chịu nhìn nhận thẩm quyền của chúng ta.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ข้าพเจ้าได้เขียนถึงคริสตจักร แต่ดิโอเตรเฟสผู้ชอบเป็นใหญ่เป็นโตไม่ยอมรับสิทธิอำนาจของเรา
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - ข้าพเจ้าได้เขียนบางสิ่งบางอย่างถึงคริสตจักร แต่ดิโอเตรเฟสอยากจะเป็นผู้นำเสียเอง จึงไม่ยอมรับพวกเรา

Cross Reference

Mark 9:37 - “Anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes not only me but also my Father who sent me.”
3 John 1:8 - So we ourselves should support them so that we can be their partners as they teach the truth.
Philippians 2:3 - Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.
Philippians 2:4 - Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.
Philippians 2:5 - You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.
Romans 12:10 - Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.
Matthew 10:40 - “Anyone who receives you receives me, and anyone who receives me receives the Father who sent me.
Matthew 10:41 - If you receive a prophet as one who speaks for God, you will be given the same reward as a prophet. And if you receive righteous people because of their righteousness, you will be given a reward like theirs.
Matthew 10:42 - And if you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of my followers, you will surely be rewarded.”
Matthew 20:20 - Then the mother of James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Jesus with her sons. She knelt respectfully to ask a favor.
Matthew 20:21 - “What is your request?” he asked. She replied, “In your Kingdom, please let my two sons sit in places of honor next to you, one on your right and the other on your left.”
Matthew 20:22 - But Jesus answered by saying to them, “You don’t know what you are asking! Are you able to drink from the bitter cup of suffering I am about to drink?” “Oh yes,” they replied, “we are able!”
Matthew 20:23 - Jesus told them, “You will indeed drink from my bitter cup. But I have no right to say who will sit on my right or my left. My Father has prepared those places for the ones he has chosen.”
Matthew 20:24 - When the ten other disciples heard what James and John had asked, they were indignant.
Matthew 20:25 - But Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them.
Matthew 20:26 - But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant,
Matthew 20:27 - and whoever wants to be first among you must become your slave.
Matthew 20:28 - For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Matthew 23:4 - They crush people with unbearable religious demands and never lift a finger to ease the burden.
Matthew 23:5 - “Everything they do is for show. On their arms they wear extra wide prayer boxes with Scripture verses inside, and they wear robes with extra long tassels.
Matthew 23:6 - And they love to sit at the head table at banquets and in the seats of honor in the synagogues.
Matthew 23:7 - They love to receive respectful greetings as they walk in the marketplaces, and to be called ‘Rabbi.’
Matthew 23:8 - “Don’t let anyone call you ‘Rabbi,’ for you have only one teacher, and all of you are equal as brothers and sisters.
Mark 9:34 - But they didn’t answer, because they had been arguing about which of them was the greatest.
Luke 9:48 - Then he said to them, “Anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me also welcomes my Father who sent me. Whoever is the least among you is the greatest.”
Luke 22:24 - Then they began to argue among themselves about who would be the greatest among them.
Luke 22:25 - Jesus told them, “In this world the kings and great men lord it over their people, yet they are called ‘friends of the people.’
Luke 22:26 - But among you it will be different. Those who are the greatest among you should take the lowest rank, and the leader should be like a servant.
Luke 22:27 - Who is more important, the one who sits at the table or the one who serves? The one who sits at the table, of course. But not here! For I am among you as one who serves.
Titus 1:7 - A church leader is a manager of God’s household, so he must live a blameless life. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered; he must not be a heavy drinker, violent, or dishonest with money.
Titus 1:8 - Rather, he must enjoy having guests in his home, and he must love what is good. He must live wisely and be just. He must live a devout and disciplined life.
Titus 1:9 - He must have a strong belief in the trustworthy message he was taught; then he will be able to encourage others with wholesome teaching and show those who oppose it where they are wrong.
Titus 1:10 - For there are many rebellious people who engage in useless talk and deceive others. This is especially true of those who insist on circumcision for salvation.
Titus 1:11 - They must be silenced, because they are turning whole families away from the truth by their false teaching. And they do it only for money.
Titus 1:12 - Even one of their own men, a prophet from Crete, has said about them, “The people of Crete are all liars, cruel animals, and lazy gluttons.”
Titus 1:13 - This is true. So reprimand them sternly to make them strong in the faith.
Titus 1:14 - They must stop listening to Jewish myths and the commands of people who have turned away from the truth.
Titus 1:15 - Everything is pure to those whose hearts are pure. But nothing is pure to those who are corrupt and unbelieving, because their minds and consciences are corrupted.
Titus 1:16 - Such people claim they know God, but they deny him by the way they live. They are detestable and disobedient, worthless for doing anything good.

Parallel Verses

Cross Reference

New Living Translation - I wrote to the church about this, but Diotrephes, who loves to be the leader, refuses to have anything to do with us.
新标点和合本 - 我曾略略地写信给教会，但那在教会中好为首的丢特腓不接待我们。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 我曾写过一些东西给教会，但他们中间那好作领袖的丢特腓不接纳我们。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 我曾写过一些东西给教会，但他们中间那好作领袖的丢特腓不接纳我们。
当代译本 - 我曾写信给你那里的教会，但爱当头领的丢特腓不接待我们。
圣经新译本 - 我曾经略略写信给你那里的教会，但他们中间那好作领袖的丢特腓不接待我们。
中文标准译本 - 我写了信给教会，但是他们中那喜欢为首的迪奥特菲不接纳我们。
现代标点和合本 - 我曾略略地写信给教会，但那在教会中好为首的丢特腓不接待我们。
和合本（拼音版） - 我曾略略地写信给教会；但那在教会中好为首的丢特腓不接待我们。
New International Version - I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not welcome us.
New International Reader's Version - I wrote to the church. But Diotrephes will not welcome us. He loves to be the first in everything.
English Standard Version - I have written something to the church, but Diotrephes, who likes to put himself first, does not acknowledge our authority.
The Message - Earlier I wrote something along this line to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves being in charge, denigrates my counsel. If I come, you can be sure I’ll hold him to account for spreading vicious rumors about us. As if that weren’t bad enough, he not only refuses hospitality to traveling Christians but tries to stop others from welcoming them. Worse yet, instead of inviting them in he throws them out.
Christian Standard Bible - I wrote something to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to have first place among them, does not receive our authority.
New American Standard Bible - I wrote something to the church; but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, does not accept what we say.
New King James Version - I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to have the preeminence among them, does not receive us.
Amplified Bible - I wrote something to the church; but Diotrephes, who loves to put himself first, does not accept what we say and refuses to recognize my authority.
American Standard Version - I wrote somewhat unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
King James Version - I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
New English Translation - I wrote something to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, does not acknowledge us.
World English Bible - I wrote to the assembly, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, doesn’t accept what we say.
新標點和合本 - 我曾略略地寫信給教會，但那在教會中好為首的丟特腓不接待我們。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 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。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 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。
當代譯本 - 我曾寫信給你那裡的教會，但愛當頭領的丟特腓不接待我們。
聖經新譯本 - 我曾經略略寫信給你那裡的教會，但他們中間那好作領袖的丟特腓不接待我們。
呂振中譯本 - 我曾經略略地給教會寫信；但他們中間好做領袖的丟特腓不承認我們。
中文標準譯本 - 我寫了信給教會，但是他們中那喜歡為首的迪奧特菲不接納我們。
現代標點和合本 - 我曾略略地寫信給教會，但那在教會中好為首的丟特腓不接待我們。
文理和合譯本 - 我昔畧以書達於會、但其中有好為首之丟特腓、不接我儕、
文理委辦譯本 - 余書達教會、惟欲為會長之丟特腓不受我言、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 我已書達教會、惟欲在教會為首之丟特腓、不接我儕、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 予曾致書於教會、而好作領袖之丟特非、拒吾人於千里以外、且以惡言相加；
Nueva Versión Internacional - Le escribí algunas líneas a la iglesia, pero Diótrefes, a quien le encanta ser el primero entre ellos, no nos acepta.
현대인의 성경 - 나는 이 일에 대하여 그 교회에 편지를 몇 자 써서 보냈습니다. 그런데 그 교회에서 으뜸이 되기를 좋아하는 디오드레베가 우리의 권고를 받아들이지 않았습니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Я написал церкви, но Диотреф, который любит у них главенствовать, не принимает нас.
Восточный перевод - Я написал общине, но Диотреф, который любит у них главенствовать, не принимает нас.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Я написал общине, но Диотреф, который любит у них главенствовать, не принимает нас.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Я написал общине, но Диотреф, который любит у них главенствовать, не принимает нас.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - J’ai écrit quelques mots à l’Eglise, mais Diotrèphe, qui veut être le chef parmi eux, ne tient aucun compte de nous.
リビングバイブル - この件について、私はそちらの教会あてに短い手紙を送っておきました。ところが、自分を指導者として売り込もうとねらっているデオテレペスが、私の権威を認めず、私の忠告を聞き入れようとしないのです。
Nestle Aland 28 - Ἔγραψά τι τῇ ἐκκλησίᾳ· ἀλλ’ ὁ φιλοπρωτεύων αὐτῶν Διοτρέφης οὐκ ἐπιδέχεται ἡμᾶς.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ἔγραψά τι τῇ ἐκκλησίᾳ, ἀλλ’ ὁ φιλοπρωτεύων αὐτῶν, Διοτρέφης, οὐκ ἐπιδέχεται ἡμᾶς.
Nova Versão Internacional - Escrevi à igreja, mas Diótrefes, que gosta muito de ser o mais importante entre eles, não nos recebe.
Hoffnung für alle - Ich habe bereits an eure Gemeinde geschrieben. Aber Diotrephes, der bei euch gern die führende Rolle spielen möchte, will nicht auf uns hören.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Tôi đã gửi Hội Thánh một bức thư vắn tắt về vấn đề này, nhưng Điô-trép, người ưa cầm đầu các tín hữu, không chịu nhìn nhận thẩm quyền của chúng ta.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ข้าพเจ้าได้เขียนถึงคริสตจักร แต่ดิโอเตรเฟสผู้ชอบเป็นใหญ่เป็นโตไม่ยอมรับสิทธิอำนาจของเรา
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - ข้าพเจ้าได้เขียนบางสิ่งบางอย่างถึงคริสตจักร แต่ดิโอเตรเฟสอยากจะเป็นผู้นำเสียเอง จึงไม่ยอมรับพวกเรา

Mark 9:37 - “Anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes not only me but also my Father who sent me.”
3 John 1:8 - So we ourselves should support them so that we can be their partners as they teach the truth.
Philippians 2:3 - Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.
Philippians 2:4 - Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.
Philippians 2:5 - You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.
Romans 12:10 - Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.
Matthew 10:40 - “Anyone who receives you receives me, and anyone who receives me receives the Father who sent me.
Matthew 10:41 - If you receive a prophet as one who speaks for God, you will be given the same reward as a prophet. And if you receive righteous people because of their righteousness, you will be given a reward like theirs.
Matthew 10:42 - And if you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of my followers, you will surely be rewarded.”
Matthew 20:20 - Then the mother of James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Jesus with her sons. She knelt respectfully to ask a favor.
Matthew 20:21 - “What is your request?” he asked. She replied, “In your Kingdom, please let my two sons sit in places of honor next to you, one on your right and the other on your left.”
Matthew 20:22 - But Jesus answered by saying to them, “You don’t know what you are asking! Are you able to drink from the bitter cup of suffering I am about to drink?” “Oh yes,” they replied, “we are able!”
Matthew 20:23 - Jesus told them, “You will indeed drink from my bitter cup. But I have no right to say who will sit on my right or my left. My Father has prepared those places for the ones he has chosen.”
Matthew 20:24 - When the ten other disciples heard what James and John had asked, they were indignant.
Matthew 20:25 - But Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them.
Matthew 20:26 - But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant,
Matthew 20:27 - and whoever wants to be first among you must become your slave.
Matthew 20:28 - For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Matthew 23:4 - They crush people with unbearable religious demands and never lift a finger to ease the burden.
Matthew 23:5 - “Everything they do is for show. On their arms they wear extra wide prayer boxes with Scripture verses inside, and they wear robes with extra long tassels.
Matthew 23:6 - And they love to sit at the head table at banquets and in the seats of honor in the synagogues.
Matthew 23:7 - They love to receive respectful greetings as they walk in the marketplaces, and to be called ‘Rabbi.’
Matthew 23:8 - “Don’t let anyone call you ‘Rabbi,’ for you have only one teacher, and all of you are equal as brothers and sisters.
Mark 9:34 - But they didn’t answer, because they had been arguing about which of them was the greatest.
Luke 9:48 - Then he said to them, “Anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me also welcomes my Father who sent me. Whoever is the least among you is the greatest.”
Luke 22:24 - Then they began to argue among themselves about who would be the greatest among them.
Luke 22:25 - Jesus told them, “In this world the kings and great men lord it over their people, yet they are called ‘friends of the people.’
Luke 22:26 - But among you it will be different. Those who are the greatest among you should take the lowest rank, and the leader should be like a servant.
Luke 22:27 - Who is more important, the one who sits at the table or the one who serves? The one who sits at the table, of course. But not here! For I am among you as one who serves.
Titus 1:7 - A church leader is a manager of God’s household, so he must live a blameless life. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered; he must not be a heavy drinker, violent, or dishonest with money.
Titus 1:8 - Rather, he must enjoy having guests in his home, and he must love what is good. He must live wisely and be just. He must live a devout and disciplined life.
Titus 1:9 - He must have a strong belief in the trustworthy message he was taught; then he will be able to encourage others with wholesome teaching and show those who oppose it where they are wrong.
Titus 1:10 - For there are many rebellious people who engage in useless talk and deceive others. This is especially true of those who insist on circumcision for salvation.
Titus 1:11 - They must be silenced, because they are turning whole families away from the truth by their false teaching. And they do it only for money.
Titus 1:12 - Even one of their own men, a prophet from Crete, has said about them, “The people of Crete are all liars, cruel animals, and lazy gluttons.”
Titus 1:13 - This is true. So reprimand them sternly to make them strong in the faith.
Titus 1:14 - They must stop listening to Jewish myths and the commands of people who have turned away from the truth.
Titus 1:15 - Everything is pure to those whose hearts are pure. But nothing is pure to those who are corrupt and unbelieving, because their minds and consciences are corrupted.
Titus 1:16 - Such people claim they know God, but they deny him by the way they live. They are detestable and disobedient, worthless for doing anything good.