Therefore we ought to [a]support such people, so that we may [b]prove to be fellow workers [c]with the truth.

I wrote something to the church; but Diotrephes, who loves to (A)be first among them, does not accept [d]what we say. 10 For this reason, (B)if I come, I will call attention to his deeds which he does, unjustly accusing us with malicious words; and not satisfied with this, he himself does not (C)receive the (D)brothers either, and he forbids those who want to do so and (E)puts them out of the church.

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  1. 3 John 1:8 Or receive as guests
  2. 3 John 1:8 Or become fellow
  3. 3 John 1:8 Or for
  4. 3 John 1:9 Lit us

We ought therefore to show hospitality to such people so that we may work together for the truth.

I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not welcome us. 10 So when I come,(A) I will call attention to what he is doing, spreading malicious nonsense about us. Not satisfied with that, he even refuses to welcome other believers.(B) He also stops those who want to do so and puts them out of the church.(C)

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