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

I wrote to the ekklesia, but Diotrephes, who loves to have the preeminence among them, does not receive us.

I wrote something to the ekklesia; but Diotrephes, who loves to be the first among them, does not accept what we say (us).

I wrote to the ekklesia, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will have nothing to do with us.

I have written briefuly to the ekklesia; but Diotrephes, who likes to take the lead among them and put himself first, does not acknowledge my authority and refuses to accept my suggestions or to listen to me.

I wrote something to the assembly. But the one who is fond of being the pre-eminent one among them, Diotrephes, [the name means "nourished by Zeus," the chief god of the Greeks], is not accepting us.

I did write a letter to the ekklesia, but Diotrephes, who wants to be head of everything, does not recognize us.

I have written briefly to the ekklesia, but Diotrephes, who likes to be first among them, refuses to listen to me.

1. Displacing Christ; Lords of Darkness - Neil Girrard
2. Ekklesia - A Word Study - Neil Girrard
3. 3. The Elders Appointed by the Apostles; The Normal Christian Church Life - Watchman Nee
4. The New Testament Pattern of Ekklesia - Neil Girrard
5. Pastors - Neil Girrard
6. War and Responsibility - Neil Girrard

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