I wrote something to the church, but Diotrephes, who wants to be first [among] them, does not acknowledge us.

Therefore, if I come, I will call attention to {the deeds he is doing}, disparaging us with evil words. And not being content with these, he does not receive the brothers himself, and he hinders those wanting [to do so] and throws [them] out of the church.

Dear friend, do not imitate [what is] evil, but [what is] good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God.

I have many things to write to you, but I do not want to write to you by means of ink and pen.