9I have written something to the church, but Diotrephes, who likes to put himself first, does not acknowledge our authority. 10So if I come, I will bring up what he is doing, talking wicked nonsense against us. And not content with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers, and also stops those who want to and puts them out of the church.
The Commendation of Demetrius
3 John 1:9–14 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 41:22 • ID: 2644The Condemnation of Diotrephes
3 John 1:9–10 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 38:24 • ID: 2643A Study in 2 and 3 John
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