I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
Berean Study Bible (BSB) - 3 John 1:9 >I have written to the church about this, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not accept our instruction.
Textus Receptus (TR) - 3 John 1:9 >Ἔγραψα τῇ ἐκκλησίᾳ· ἀλλ᾿ ὁ φιλοπρωτεύων αὐτῶν Διοτρεφὴς οὐκ ἐπιδέχεται ἡμᾶς.