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 kept silent, for on the way they had discussed with one another which of them was the greatest.
Mark 10:35
James and John, the two sons of Zebedee, *came up to Jesus, saying, “Teacher, we want You to do for us whatever we ask of You.”
Luke 22:24
And there arose also a dispute among them as to which one of them was regarded to be greatest.
Romans 12:10
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor;
Philippians 2:3
Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves;
Titus 1:7
For the overseer must be above reproach as God’s steward, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not addicted to wine, not pugnacious, not fond of sordid gain,

Receiveth

3 John 1:8
Therefore we ought to support such men, so that we may be fellow workers with the truth.
Matthew 10:40
He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me.
Mark 9:37
Whoever receives one child like this in My name receives Me; and whoever receives Me does not receive Me, but Him who sent Me.”
Luke 9:48
and said to them, Whoever receives this child in My name receives Me, and whoever receives Me receives Him who sent Me; for the one who is least among all of you, this is the one who is great.”

General references

Matthew 23:6
They love the place of honor at banquets and the chief seats in the synagogues,
Luke 9:46
An argument started among them as to which of them might be the greatest.
Luke 22:26
But it is not this way with you, but the one who is the greatest among you must become like the youngest, and the leader like the servant.
Acts 8:19
saying, “Give this authority to me as well, so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.”