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Diotrephes
the name means Jove-nourished Easton's Bible Dictionary
Diotrephes was a church leader who loved to be first and refused to welcome John and his companions.
From Easton's Bible Dictionary
Jove-nourished, rebuked by John for his pride (3 John 1:9). He was a Judaizer, prating against John and his fellow-labourers "with malicious words" (7).
Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.
First named at 3 John 1:9.
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Verses that name Diotrephes
- 3 John 1:9 I have written to the church about this, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not accept our instruction.