I wrote something to the church, but Diotrephes, who wants to be first [among] them, does not acknowledge us.

This is why, if I come, I will remind him of the works he is doing, slandering us with malicious words. And he is not satisfied with that! He not only refuses to welcome the brothers himself, but he even stops those who want to do so and expels them from the church.

I have many things to write to you, but I do not want to write to you by means of ink and pen.