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

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

For this reason, if I come, I will call attention to his deeds which he does, unjustly accusing us with malicious words; and not satisfied with this, he himself does not receive the brothers either, and he forbids those who want to do so and puts them out of the church.

Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.