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3 John 9 KJV (With Strong’s)

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I wrote unto
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
grapho (Greek #1125)
to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
KJV usage: describe, write(-ing, -ten).
Pronounce: graf'-o
Origin: a primary verb
the church
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
ekklesia (Greek #1577)
a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or saints in heaven or both)
KJV usage: assembly, church.
Pronounce: ek-klay-see'-ah
Origin: from a compound of 1537 and a derivative of 2564
: but
alla (Greek #235)
properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
KJV usage: and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
Pronounce: al-lah'
Origin: neuter plural of 243
Diotrephes
Diotrephes (Greek #1361)
Jove-nourished; Diotrephes, an opponent of Christianity
KJV usage: Diotrephes.
Pronounce: dee-ot-ref-ace'
Origin: from the alternate of 2203 and 5142
, who loveth to have the preeminence
philoproteuo (Greek #5383)
to be fond of being first, i.e. ambitious of distinction
KJV usage: love to have the preeminence.
Pronounce: fil-op-rote-yoo'-o
Origin: from a compound of 5384 and 4413
g among them
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
, receiveth
epidechomai (Greek #1926)
to admit (as a guest or (figuratively) teacher)
KJV usage: receive.
Pronounce: ep-ee-dekh'-om-ahee
Origin: from 1909 and 1209
us
hemas (Greek #2248)
us
KJV usage: our, us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mas'
Origin: accusative case plural of 1473
not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
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Matt. 23:4‑8• 4For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.
 5But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,
 6And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,
 7And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
 8But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren. (Matt. 23:4‑8)
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1 Tim. 6:3‑4• 3If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;
 4He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, (1 Tim. 6:3‑4)

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Ministry on This Verse

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who loveth.[Ho Philoproteuon] "who loveth the presidency," or chief place, doubtless in the church, of which Diotrephes was most probably an officer; and being one, magnified himself in his office: he loved such pre-eminence, and behaved haughtily in it.
Matt. 20:20‑28• 20Then came to him the mother of Zebedee's children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him.
 21And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left, in thy kingdom.
 22But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able.
 23And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.
 24And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation against the two brethren.
 25But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them.
 26But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;
 27And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:
 28Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. (Matt. 20:20‑28)
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Matt. 23:4‑8• 4For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.
 5But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,
 6And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,
 7And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
 8But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren. (Matt. 23:4‑8)
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Mark 9:34• 34But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest. (Mark 9:34)
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Mark 10:35‑45• 35And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto him, saying, Master, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall desire.
 36And he said unto them, What would ye that I should do for you?
 37They said unto him, Grant unto us that we may sit, one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left hand, in thy glory.
 38But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup that I drink of? and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?
 39And they said unto him, We can. And Jesus said unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized:
 40But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not mine to give; but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared.
 41And when the ten heard it, they began to be much displeased with James and John.
 42But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them.
 43But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:
 44And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.
 45For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. (Mark 10:35‑45)
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Luke 22:24‑27• 24And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.
 25And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.
 26But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.
 27For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth. (Luke 22:24‑27)
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Rom. 12:10• 10Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another; (Rom. 12:10)
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Phil. 2:3‑5• 3Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
 4Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
 5Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: (Phil. 2:3‑5)
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Titus 1:7‑16• 7For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;
 8But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;
 9Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.
 10For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision:
 11Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre's sake.
 12One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies.
 13This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;
 14Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth.
 15Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.
 16They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate. (Titus 1:7‑16)
receiveth.
3 John 8• 8We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth. (3 John 8)
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Matt. 10:40‑42• 40He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
 41He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward.
 42And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward. (Matt. 10:40‑42)
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Mark 9:37• 37Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me. (Mark 9:37)
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Luke 9:48• 48And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great. (Luke 9:48)
• Diotrephes would have nothing to do with this; he not only refused to receive these itinerant preachers, but excommunicated those who did so. He claimed authority for himself. (“3 JOHN” by J.N. Darby)
• We may also remark that the Apostle addressed the assembly, and not Diotrephes, its head; and that it was this leader who, loving preeminence, resisted the Apostle’s words, which the assembly, as it appears, was not inclined to do. (“3 JOHN” by J.N. Darby)
• He is the representative of the spirit which opposes the free action of the Holy Ghost, setting itself even against apostolical authority in order to gain or maintain his own individual pre-eminence. Self-importance, jealousy of those over us, impatience of others equally called to serve, scorn of the assembly, yet sometimes humoring the least worthy for its own ends-such are the characteristics of clericalism. (“3 John” by W. Kelly)
• They went out freely, trusting the Lord, and Diotrephes would not have such things. (“Notes on 3 John” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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I wrote something to the assembly; but Diotrephes, who loves to have the first place among them, receives us not.

W. Kelly Translation

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I wrote somethinga to the church; but Diotrephes that loveth pre-eminence among them receiveth us not.

WK Translation Notes

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The T. R. drops ti, "somewhat," which the Revisers accept on excellent authority.