The disciples began to argue about which one of them would be the most important.
I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be the first in everything, wouldn’t acknowledge me.
Don’t try to get ahead of others, and don’t think you’re better than they are. Instead, be humble and honor others more than yourselves.
Do everything without complaining or arguing.
Love one another deeply. Honor one another more than yourselves.
By the grace that has been given to me, I say to every one of you, don’t think of yourself more highly than you should. Have a reasonable view of yourself, based on the faith God has given to each of you.