3 John 1:11

Beloved, do not be following that which is evil, but that which is good; he who is doing good, he is of God, [but] he who is doing 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

10because of this, if I may come, I will cause him to remember his works that he does, talking nonsense against us with evil words; and not content with these, neither does he himself receive the brothers, and he forbids those intending [to receive them], and he casts [them] out of the assembly.

12testimony has been given to Demetrius by all, and by the truth itself, and we also—we testify, and you have known that our testimony is true.

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Cross References

Psalms 34:14Turn aside from evil and do good, || Seek peace and pursue it.

Proverbs 12:11Whoever is tilling the ground is satisfied [with] bread, || And whoever is pursuing vanities is lacking heart,

John 3:20for everyone who is doing wicked things hates the light, and does not come into the light, that his works may not be detected;

John 12:26if anyone may minister to Me, let him follow Me, and where I am, there My servant will be also; and if anyone may minister to Me—the Father will honor him.

1 Corinthians 11:1Become followers of me, as I also [am] of Christ.

Philippians 3:17together become my followers, brothers, and observe those thus walking, according as you have us—a pattern;

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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