I wrote something to the church, but Diotrephes desiring the pre-eminence does not receive us.

Therefore if I come I will remember his works which he performs, prating against us with evil words, and not being satisfied, in addition to these [things] he does not receive the brothers, and forbids and casts out of the church those wishing to do it.

Beloved, do not imitate evil but good. He that does good is of God; he that does evil has not seen God.

I had many things to write, but wish not to write to you with ink and pen;