Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

I sent a letter to the church, but Diotrephes, whose desire is ever to have the first place among them, will not have us there.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

I wrote something to the assembly; but Diotrephes, who loves to have the first place among them, receives us not.

World English Bible (WEB)

I wrote to the assembly, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, doesn't accept what we say.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

I did write to the assembly, but he who is loving the first place among them -- Diotrephes -- doth not receive us;