3 John 1:11

Beloved, do not imitate that which is evil, but that which is good. He that does good is of God: he that does evil has not seen God.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

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

10Therefore, if I come, I will remember his works which he does, prating against us with malicious words: and not content with these things, he does not himself receive the brethren, but both forbids those who are willing, and casts them out of the church.

12A good report is given of Demetrius by all, and by the truth itself: and we also give our testimony, and you know that our testimony is true.

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Cross References

John 3:20For every one that does evil, hates the light, and comes not to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed.

John 12:26If any one serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall my servant also be. If any one serve me, him will my Father honor.

1 Corinthians 11:1Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.

Philippians 3:17Be imitators of me, brethren, and observe those who thus walk as you 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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