3 John 1:9

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

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

I wrote unto the church - That is on the former occasion when they went forth. At that time, John naturally commended them to the kind attentions...
Arno Geneva Study Bible

(2) I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. (2) Ambition and covetousness, two pes...
Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

3 John 1:12 . Commendation of Demetrius. He was probably the bearer of this letter and one of the evangelists. The name was so common that any ide...
Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Diotrephes and his Evil Doings. This leading official in the church of which Gaius was a member is denounced because of his ambition, and his inhos...
Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

wrote . wrote something, as the texts. Diotrephes . Nothing is known of him. who loveth, &c. Greek. philoproteuo, love to be first. amo...
Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. I wrote unto the Church - The Church where...
Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

But Diotrephes,— Diotrephes has been taken for a Gentile Christian, who would not receive the Jewish Christians; and it must be acknowledged that i...
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. I wrote. 'Aleph (') A B add х ti...
Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

I wrote , etc.] The Gk. makes the statement more exact by inserting an object of the verb—'I wrote somewhat to the Church.' Of this letter we have n...
Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

(2 a. ) (2) Beloved. — St. John’s affection is founded on the high merits of Caius as a Christian. Above all things. — This may mean “ in all...
Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

The Apostle's Joy 3 John 1:1-14 Again we meet the words love and truth . Transparency of speech and life is an essential condition of soul h...
Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Contents After his usual salutation, the Apostle tells his beloved Gaius of his desires, both for his temporal and spiritual prosperity. He commends...
Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee. Greet the friends by name. Everyth...
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

I wrote unto the church ,.... Where Gaius was a member: those who take Gaius to be the same with Paul's host, and whom he baptized at Corinth, think...
John Trapp Complete Commentary

I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. Ver. 9. I wrote unto the church ] sc....
Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

I wrote Or have written; to the church Probably that to which they came; but Diotrephes &c. As if he had said, But I fear lest my letter sh...
Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Character of Diotrephes. A. D. 90. 9 I...
Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Ver. 9,10. I wrote unto the church; this was probably some church of which Gaius was. Diotrephes, one who had received or usurped some office or...
Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘I wrote somewhat to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to have the preeminence among them, receives us not. Therefore, if I come, I will bring to...
Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES 3 John 1:5 . Faithfully .—Not impulsively, not selfishly, but with a due sense of duty and obligation, and with an...
The Biblical Illustrator

Diotrephes, who loveth to have the pre-eminence. Diotrephes Besides the light which this brief Epistle casts on the state of the Christian Chur...
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

3 John 1:8 ; Luke 22:24-27 ; Luke 9:48 ; Mark 10:35-45 ; Mark 9:34 ; Mark 9:37 ; Matthew 10:40-42 ; Matthew 20:20-28 ; Matthew 23:4-8 ; Phi...
Wesley's Explanatory Notes

I wrote to the church — Probably that to which they came. But Diotrephes — Perhaps the pastor of it. Who loveth to have the preeminence among them...

⁹ I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.

Related Commentaries of 3 John 1:9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Arno Geneva Study Bible

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

John Trapp Complete Commentary

Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

The Biblical Illustrator

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Wesley's Explanatory Notes

3 John 1:9