3 John 1:11

Beloved, do not imitate the evil, but the good. The man doing right is of God. The man doing wrong has not seen God.

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In The King James Version

Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.

In Context

10Because of this, if I come, I will remember his works that he does, prating against us with evil words. And not being satisfied in these, he himself does not even accept the brothers, and he forbids those who would, and expels them

12Demetrius has been testified by all, and by the truth itself. But we also testify, and ye know that our testimony is true.

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Cross References

Psalms 34:14Depart from evil, and do good. Seek peace, and pursue it.

Proverbs 12:11He who tills his land shall have plenty of bread, but he who pursues vanities is void of understanding.

John 3:20For every man who does evil hates the light, and does not come to the light, so that his works may not be exposed.

John 12:26If any man serves me, let him follow me, and where I am, there my helper will also be. And if any man serves me, the Father will value him.

1 Corinthians 11:1Become ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.

Philippians 3:17Brothers, become fellow-imitators of me, and watch those who so walk, just as ye have us for an example.

Matthew Henry on 3 John 1:10-12

The Character of Diotrephes. ( a. d. 90.) 9 I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. 10 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. 11 Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil… Read the whole commentary →

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