Bible Explorer · Event · c. AD 97-98

The Rejection of Apostolic Hospitality by Diotrephes

In Roman Asia, Diotrephes sought dictatorial dominance over his congregation, rejecting apostolic letters, withholding hospitality from traveling evangelists, and expelling believers who welcomed them.

Chronology and Dating

Date: c. AD 97-98 · Note: Third Epistle of John context and church governance crisis.

Scripture References

3 John 1:9-11

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