9 I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not welcome us.

9 I have written something to the church, but Diotrephes, who likes to put himself first, does not acknowledge our authority.

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

9 I wrote to the church about this, but Diotrephes, who loves to be the leader, refuses to have anything to do with us.

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

9 I wrote something to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be their leader, will not listen to us.

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

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

9 I wrote a letter to the congregation. But Diotrephes, who loves to be in charge, won’t accept us.

9 I wrote something to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to have first place among them, does not receive us.

9 I have written something to the church; but Diotrephes, who likes to put himself first, does not acknowledge our authority.

9 I wrote something to the church, but Diotrephes, who wants to be first among them, does not acknowledge us.

9 I wrote to the church. But Diotrephes won’t have anything to do with us. He loves to be the first in everything.