Diotrephes's Journey Map

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Diotrephes refuses to acknowledge John's authority.
3JN.1.9

I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.

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Diotrephes

Diotrephes is mentioned only in 3 John as a negative example of church leadership. He loved to have the preeminence, rejected the apostle John's authority, spread malicious gossip about John and other leaders, refused to welcome traveling missionaries, and even expelled from the church those who did welcome them. His behavior illustrates the dangers of pride, love of power, and self-promotion in church leadership.

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Journey Timeline

  1. Oppositionc. AD 90

    Ephesus

    Diotrephes refuses to acknowledge John's authority.

    3JN 1:9

  2. Slanderc. AD 90

    Ephesus

    Diotrephes spreads malicious gossip against John and the apostles.

    3JN 1:10

  3. Exclusionc. AD 90

    Ephesus

    Diotrephes refuses to welcome traveling missionaries and expels those who do.

    3JN 1:10

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