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Diotrephes

Smith’s Bible Dictionary (1863)

(nourished by Jove), a Christian mentioned in (3 John 1:9) but of whom nothing is known.

Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)

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).

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