3 John 1:9

Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

I wrote somewhat unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.

Cross References

Matthew 7:8

for every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

Mark 9:34

But they held their peace: for they had disputed one with another in the way, who was the greatest.

Mark 9:37

Whosoever shall receive one of such little children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever receiveth me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.

Luke 9:48

and said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this little child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same is great.

Romans 12:10

In love of the brethren be tenderly affectioned one to another; in honour preferring one another;

Colossians 1:18

And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.

2 John 1:9

Whosoever goeth onward and abideth not in the teaching of Christ, hath not God: he that abideth in the teaching, the same hath both the Father and the Son.

3 John 1:8

We therefore ought to welcome such, that we may be fellow-workers with the truth.