I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not (1:9) 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 (1:10) Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God (1:11) Demetrius hath good report of all [men], and of the truth itself: yea, and we [also] bear record; and ye know that our record is true (1:12) I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee: (1:13) 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
(1:14)
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