3 John 1:9

I have written briefly to the church, but Diotrephes who likes to be their leader will not accept what I say.

Matthew 10:40-42

"Whoever welcomes you welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes him who has sent me.

Matthew 20:20-28

Then the mother of Zebedee's sons came up to him with her sons, bowing low, to ask a favor of him.

Matthew 23:4-8

They tie up heavy loads and have them put on men's shoulders, but they will not lift a finger to move them.

Mark 9:34

But they made no answer, for on the way they had been discussing with one another which of them was the greatest.

Mark 9:37

"Whoever welcomes one child like this on my account is welcoming me, and whoever welcomes me, welcomes not me but him who has sent me."

Mark 10:35-45

And Zebedee's two sons, James and John, came up to him and said, "Master, we want you to do for us whatever we ask."

Luke 9:48

and said to them, "Whoever welcomes this child on my account is welcoming me, and whoever welcomes me, welcomes him who has sent me. For it is the lowliest among you all who is really great."

Luke 22:24-27

A dispute also arose among them, as to which one of them ought to be considered the greatest.

Romans 12:10

Be affectionate in your love for the brotherhood, eager to show one another honor,

Philippians 2:3-5

Do not act for selfish ends or from vanity, but modestly treat one another as your superiors.

Titus 1:7-16

For as God's overseer a superintendent must be irreproachable, not arrogant or quick-tempered or given to drink or pugnacious or addicted to dishonest gain,

3 John 1:8

So we ought to support such men, to show that we are ready to co-operate with the truth.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

Who loveth

Mark 9:34
But they made no answer, for on the way they had been discussing with one another which of them was the greatest.
Mark 10:35
And Zebedee's two sons, James and John, came up to him and said, "Master, we want you to do for us whatever we ask."
Luke 22:24
A dispute also arose among them, as to which one of them ought to be considered the greatest.
Romans 12:10
Be affectionate in your love for the brotherhood, eager to show one another honor,
Philippians 2:3
Do not act for selfish ends or from vanity, but modestly treat one another as your superiors.
Titus 1:7
For as God's overseer a superintendent must be irreproachable, not arrogant or quick-tempered or given to drink or pugnacious or addicted to dishonest gain,

Receiveth

3 John 1:8
So we ought to support such men, to show that we are ready to co-operate with the truth.
Matthew 10:40
"Whoever welcomes you welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes him who has sent me.
Mark 9:37
"Whoever welcomes one child like this on my account is welcoming me, and whoever welcomes me, welcomes not me but him who has sent me."
Luke 9:48
and said to them, "Whoever welcomes this child on my account is welcoming me, and whoever welcomes me, welcomes him who has sent me. For it is the lowliest among you all who is really great."

General references

Matthew 23:6
and they like the best places at dinners and the front seats in the synagogues,
Luke 9:46
A discussion arose among them as to which of them would be the greatest.
Luke 22:26
But you are not to do so, but whoever is greatest among you must be like the youngest, and the leader like a servant.
Acts 8:19
saying, "Give me also this power to communicate the holy Spirit to anyone I place my hands upon."