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3 John 1:11

My loved one, do not be copying what is evil, but what is good. He who does good is of God: he who does evil 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

10So if I come, I will keep in mind the things he does, talking against us with evil words: and as if this was not enough, he does not take the brothers into his house, and those who are ready to take them in, he keeps from doing so, putting them out of the church if they do.

12Demetrius has the approval of all men and of what is true: and we give the same witness, and you are certain that our witness is true.

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Cross References

Psalms 34:14\34:13\Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from words of deceit.

Proverbs 12:11He who does work on his land will not be short of bread; but he who goes after foolish men is without sense.

John 3:20The light is hated by everyone whose acts are evil and he does not come to the light for fear that his acts will be seen.

John 12:26If any man is my servant, let him come after me; and where I am, there will my servant be. If any man becomes my servant, my Father will give him honour.

1 Corinthians 11:1So take me for your example, even as I take Christ for mine.

Philippians 3:17Brothers, take me as your example, and take note of those who are walking after the example we have given.

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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