KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So when I visit, I'm definitely going to address what Diotrephes has been doing — spreading lies about us and talking trash. But it gets worse: he won't welcome other believers, blocks anyone who tries to help them, and actually kicks people out of the church for it.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Some people use their power to hurt others instead of help — and that's not going unnoticed.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
John the Elder wrote this personal letter to Gaius, a respected Christian, around the late first century CE. It was written to commend Gaius
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