φιλοπρωτεύω
philoprōteuō
G5383
G:V
Greek
to love to be first
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Philoproteuo describes Diotrephes' desire to hold first place among the assembly.
The single attested use describes Diotrephes as desiring first place among the assembly in 3 John 1:9.
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Seeking first place among the assembly · dominant
In 3 John 1:9, the present active nominative singular masculine participle identifies Diotrephes by his desire for first place among those in the assembly; the APB renders the clause, "who loves to be first among them."
In the Anselm Project Bible: In 3 John 1:9, the APB presents the participle in its description of Diotrephes as "who loves to be first among them." The verse is read as a whole.