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
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 Message
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
