ISB ~ 3 John 1 v9 - 10

A disturbing character sketch of Diotrephes. He is insubordinate to John’s authority, he speaks inappropriate words against John, he is inhospitable to traveling preachers, and he is intolerant of any member of his congregation who welcomes them. Such audacious misuse of authority is merely a symptom of Diotrephes’ pride and selfish quest to be “first” (9).