3 John 1:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 3 John 1:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
3 John 1:9 is a verse from the book of 3 John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
3 John 1:9 — KJV
“I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.”
— 3 John 1:9 (KJV)
3 John 1:9 in Context — About the Book of 3 John
3 John is the Bible's shortest book — a personal note praising Gaius for hospitality to traveling missionaries and confronting Diotrephes, who loved being first. Its opening prayer is beloved: that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.
Cross-References for 3 John 1:9
“And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. in...: or, among all”
Shares key themes with 3 John 1:9: church, preeminence, among
“And she wrote in the letters, saying, Proclaim a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people: on high...: Heb. in the top of the people”
Shares key themes with 3 John 1:9: wrote, among
“And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great.”
Shares key themes with 3 John 1:9: among, receiveth
“Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:”
Shares key themes with 3 John 1:9: church, among
“For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it. divisions: or, schisms”
Shares key themes with 3 John 1:9: church, among
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