King James Version (KJV) I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
American Standard Version (ASV) I wrote somewhat unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
Bible in Basic English (BBE) I sent a letter to the church, but Diotrephes, whose desire is ever to have the first place among them, will not have us there.
Darby English Bible (DBY) I wrote something to the assembly; but Diotrephes, who loves to have the first place among them, receives us not.
World English Bible (WEB) I wrote to the assembly, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, doesn't accept what we say.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT) I did write to the assembly, but he who is loving the first place among them -- Diotrephes -- doth not receive us;