3 John 1:8-11

8Because of that, we Christians must help them with the things that they need. In this way we will be working together with them as they tell people the true message about Christ.

9I have already written something to the group of believers. But Diotrephes refuses to accept our authority. He really wants to be the only leader among them.

10So, when I arrive there myself, I will speak to the believers about this. I will tell them clearly about the bad things that Diotrephes is doing. He tells other people bad things about us that are not true. Even that is not enough for him. He himself refuses to welcome the believers who are visiting. He also stops anyone else who wants to welcome those visitors. Instead, he sends them away from the group of believers.

11My friend, do not copy what bad people do. Instead, you should copy the good things that people do. The person who does good things shows that he belongs to God. But anyone who does bad things does not know God.