Bible Dictionary
Diotrephes
Diotrephes was a man in a Christian congregation who loved prominence, resisted John’s authority, spoke maliciously, and rejected Christian hospitality. John rebuked his conduct and warned against imitating his evil.
Biblical Usage
Diotrephes spoke maliciously against John and his fellow workers, refused Christian hospitality, and prevented others from showing it. John condemned his conduct and warned against imitating evil.
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