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3 John 1:9

King James Version

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

Berean Standard Bible

I have written to the church about this, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not accept our instruction.

World English Bible

I wrote to the assembly, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, doesn’t accept what we say.