3 John 1:9

Good News Translation

I wrote a short letter to the church; but Diotrephes, who likes to be their leader, will not pay any attention to what I say.

Cross References

Matthew 7:8

For everyone who asks will receive, and anyone who seeks will find, and the door will be opened to those who knock.

Mark 9:34

But they would not answer him, because on the road they had been arguing among themselves about who was the greatest.

Mark 9:37

“Whoever welcomes in my name one of these children, welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me, welcomes not only me but also the one who sent me.”

Luke 9:48

and said to them, “Whoever welcomes this child in my name, welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me, also welcomes the one who sent me. For the one who is least among you all is the greatest.”

Romans 12:10

Love one another warmly as Christians, and be eager to show respect for one another.

Colossians 1:18

He is the head of his body, the church; he is the source of the body's life. He is the first-born Son, who was raised from death, in order that he alone might have the first place in all things.

2 John 1:9

Anyone who does not stay with the teaching of Christ, but goes beyond it, does not have God. Whoever does stay with the teaching has both the Father and the Son.

3 John 1:8

We Christians, then, must help these people, so that we may share in their work for the truth.