3 John 1:9

I wrote unto the Church. The best texts insert ti somewhat, which indicates that the apostle did not regard the communication as specially important.

Diotrephes [δ ι ο τ ρ ε φ η ς]. The name is from Diov of Zeus (Jove), and trefw to nourish, and means Jove - nursed.

Who loveth to have the pre - eminence [ο φ ι λ ο π ρ ω τ ε υ ω ν]. From the adjective filoprwtov fond of being first. The word occurs here only.