Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.
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Interpretation
Both the heart and mouth must be watched. The temper and spirit of Diotrephes was full of pride and ambition.