Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
Receiveth
General references
Bible References
Who loveth
Mark 9:34
But they kept quiet, because on the road they had discussed and debated with one another which one [of them] was the greatest.
Mark 10:35
James and John, the two sons of Zebedee, came to Him, saying, “Teacher, we want You to do for us whatever we ask of You.”
Luke 22:24
Now a dispute also arose among them as to which of them was regarded to be the greatest.
Romans 12:10
Be devoted to one another with [authentic] brotherly affection [as members of one family], give preference to one another in honor;
Philippians 2:3
Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit [through factional motives, or strife], but with [an attitude of] humility [being neither arrogant nor self-righteous], regard others as more important than yourselves.
Titus 1:7
For the overseer, as God’s steward, must be blameless, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not addicted to wine, not violent, not greedy for dishonest gain [but financially ethical].
Receiveth
3 John 1:8
So we ought to support such people [welcoming them as guests and providing for them], so that we may be fellow workers for the truth [that is, for the gospel message of salvation].
Matthew 10:40 “He who receives and welcomes you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me.
Mark 9:37 “Whoever receives and welcomes one child such as this in My name receives Me; and whoever receives Me receives not [only] Me, but Him who sent Me.”
Luke 9:48
and He told them, “Whoever welcomes this child in My name welcomes Me; and whoever welcomes Me [also] welcomes Him who sent Me; for the one who is least among all of you [that is, the one who is genuinely humble—the one with a realistic self-view]—he is the one who is [truly] great.”
General references
Matthew 23:6 They love the place of distinction and honor at feasts and the best seats in the synagogues [those on the platform near the scrolls of the Law, facing the congregation],
Luke 9:46
An argument started among them as to which of them might be the greatest [surpassing the others in esteem and authority].
Luke 22:26 But it is not to be this way with you; on the contrary, the one who is the greatest among you must become like the youngest [and least privileged], and the [one who is the] leader, like the servant.
Acts 8:19
saying, “Give me this authority and power too, so that anyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.”