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 were silent; for on the way they had been arguing with one another which was the greatest.
Mark 10:35
James and John, the two sons of Zebediah, went to Jesus, and said: "Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask."
Luke 22:24
And a dispute arose among them as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest.
Romans 12:10
In brotherly love, be affectionate to one another; in showing respect, set an example of deference to one another;
Philippians 2:3
Nothing should be done in a factious spirit or from vanity, but each of you should with all humility regard others as of more account than himself,
Titus 1:7
For a Presiding-Officer, as God's steward, ought to be a man of irreproachable character; not self-willed or quick-tempered, nor addicted to drink or to brawling or to questionable money-making.
Receiveth
3 John 1:8
We, therefore, ought to give such people a hearty welcome, and so take our share in their work for the Truth.
Matthew 10:40
He who welcomes you is welcoming me; and he who welcomes me is welcoming him who sent me as his Messenger.
Mark 9:37
"Any one who, for the sake of my Name, welcomes even a little child like this is welcoming me, and any one who welcomes me is welcoming not me, but him who sent me as his Messenger."
Luke 9:48
And then said to them: "Any one who, for the sake of my Name, welcomes even this little child is welcoming me; and any one who welcomes me is welcoming him who sent me as his Messenger. For whoever is lowliest among you all--that man is great."
General references
Matthew 23:6
and like to have the place of honor at dinner, and the best seats in the Synagogues,
Luke 9:46
A discussion arose among the disciples as to which of them was the greatest;
Luke 22:26
But with you it must not be so. No, let the greatest among you become like the youngest, and him who leads like him who serves.
Acts 8:19
"Give me also this power of yours, so that, if I place my hands upon any one, he may receive the Holy Spirit."