3 John 1:9

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

I have written to the church about this, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not accept our instruction.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
I wrote to the assembly, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, doesn’t accept what we say.
World English Bible (WEB)
I wrote{G1125}{(G5656)} unto the church{G1577}: but{G235} Diotrephes{G1361}, who{G3588} loveth to have the preeminence{G5383}{(G5723)} among them{G846}, receiveth{G1926}{(G5736)} us{G2248} not{G3756}.
Strong's King James
I wrote something to the assembly, but Diotrephes, who continually loves to be the macher, does not receive us.
The F.O.G*
[9] I wrote to the church about this, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, refuses to acknowledge our authority. Like a self-appointed gatekeeper, he tries to control God's family.I wrote something to the church assembly, but Diotrephes, who loves to be the influential leader, does not welcome or accept us.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
I did write to the assembly, but he who is loving the first place among them—Diotrephes—doth not receive us;
Young's Literal Translation

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