3 John 1:11

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

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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 bring to remembrance his deeds which he does, prating against us with evil words. And not content therewith, neither does he himself receive the brethren, and those who are willing he forbids, and casts them out of the church.

12To Demetrius, testimony has been borne by all, and by the truth itself; yea, we also bear witness, and thou knowest that our witness 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 reproved.

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

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

Philippians 3:17Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark those who so walk, 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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