Other translations
American Standard Version
I wrote somewhat unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
I desired to write to The Assembly, but he who loves to be their number one, Diotrephis, does not receive us.
Darby Bible Translation
I wrote something to the assembly; but Diotrephes, who loves to have the first place among them, receives us not.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
I had written perhaps to the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the pre-eminence among them, doth not receive us.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
I wrote somewhat unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
I have written something to the church, but Diotrephes, who likes to put himself first, does not acknowledge our authority.
God's Word
I wrote a letter to the congregation. But Diotrephes, who loves to be in charge, won't accept us.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
I wrote something to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to have first place among them, does not receive us.
International Standard Version
I wrote a letter to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be in charge, will not recognize our authority.
NET Bible
I wrote something to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, does not acknowledge us.
New American Standard Bible
I wrote something to the church; but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, does not accept what we say.
New International Version
I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not welcome us.
New Living Translation
I wrote to the church about this, but Diotrephes, who loves to be the leader, refuses to have anything to do with us.
Webster's Bible Translation
I wrote to the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the pre-eminence among them, receiveth us not.
Weymouth New Testament
I wrote to the Church, but Diotrephes, who loves to have the first place among them, refuses to listen to us.
The World English Bible
I wrote to the assembly, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, doesn't accept what we say.