In 3 John 1:8, believers are commanded to show hospitality — directly opposing Diotrephes' refusal to welcome and his hindering of others in the main verse.

In Isaiah 66:5, brothers who hate and exclude the faithful because of God's name—mirroring Diotrephes' exclusion of believers here.

In 2 Corinthians 13:2, Paul warns he will not spare sinners when he comes—similar to John's intention to confront Diotrephes here.

In John 9:34, the blind man is thrown out for defending Jesus—similar to Diotrephes' expulsion of believers here.

In John 9:22, Jewish leaders decide to put out of the synagogue anyone who confesses Jesus—paralleling Diotrephes' excommunication here.

Luke 22:26 instructs that the greatest must be like the youngest—directly contrasting Diotrephes' ambition to dominate and be first.

In 1 Peter 5:3, elders are warned not to lord over others — directly contrasting Diotrephes' domineering behavior in the main verse.

James 3:6 describes the tongue as a fire that corrupts — illustrating the malicious gossip Diotrephes spreads in the main verse.

In Philippians 2:29, Paul commands welcoming faithful workers — directly opposing Diotrephes' refusal to welcome believers in the main verse.

Proverbs 6:19 lists stirring up conflict among brothers as an abomination—this directly parallels Diotrephes' malicious gossip and divisive actions.

Matthew 20:26 teaches that true greatness comes through service—directly opposing Diotrephes' self-seeking desire to be first.

Matthew 18:17 instructs treating an unrepentant brother as an outsider—Diotrephes perverts this by excommunicating faithful believers, a contrast to proper discipline.

Proverbs 13:10 links pride to strife, mirroring Diotrephes' love of being first—the root of his disruptive behavior.

In Luke 6:22, Jesus blesses those excluded for his sake—the same exclusion Diotrephes inflicts on believers here.

In 2 Corinthians 10:1-11, Paul defends his apostolic authority against detractors—paralleling how Diotrephes rejects John's authority here.

Luke 12:45 portrays a wicked servant who abuses others—parallels Diotrephes' mistreatment of fellow believers by withholding hospitality and excommunicating.

Matthew 24:49 depicts an evil servant beating fellow servants—parallels Diotrephes' abusive treatment of believers by putting them out.

In 2 Thessalonians 3:6, Paul commands avoiding idle believers — paralleling how John warns about Diotrephes' disruptive behavior in the main verse.

In Proverbs 10:10, winking maliciously causes grief and a chattering fool—fitting Diotrephes' malicious talk and actions here.

In Proverbs 10:8, the wise accept commands but a chattering fool comes to ruin—Diotrephes here spreads nonsense and rejects commands.