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3 John 1:9-14 (MSG)

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⁹ Earlier I wrote something along this line to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves being in charge, denigrates my counsel. ¹⁰ If I come, you can be sure I'll hold him to account for spreading vicious rumors about us. As if that weren't bad enough, he not only refuses hospitality to traveling Christians but tries to stop others from welcoming them. Worse yet, instead of inviting ¹¹ Friend, don't go along with evil. Model the good. The person who does good does God's work. The person who does evil falsifies God, doesn't know the first thing about God. ¹² Everyone has a good word for Demetrius--the Truth itself stands up for Demetrius! We concur, and you know we don't hand out endorsements lightly. ¹³ I have a lot more things to tell you, but I'd rather not use pen and ink. ¹⁴ I hope to be there soon in person and have a heart-to-heart talk. Peace to you. The friends here say hello. Greet our friends there by name.

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 9) Negative Example (2015-03-05)
(v. 10) Negative Example (2015-03-05)
(v. 11) Negative Example (2015-03-05)