I wrote something to the church; but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.

Wherefore, if I come, I will bring to remembrance his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words; and not content therewith, he himself doth not receive the brethren, and those that would he forbiddeth, and casteth them out of the church.

Beloved, do not imitate that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God; he that doeth evil hath not seen God.

I had many things to write to thee, but I do not wish to write to thee with ink and pen;