3 John 1:11

Beloved, don’t imitate that which is evil, but that which is good. He who does good is of God. He who does evil hasn’t 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

10Therefore, if I come, I will call attention to his deeds which he does, unjustly accusing us with wicked words. Not content with this, he doesn’t receive the brothers himself, and those who would, he forbids and throws out of the assembly.

12Demetrius has the testimony of all, and of the truth itself; yes, we also testify, and you 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 chases fantasies is void of understanding.

John 3:20For everyone who does evil hates the light and doesn’t come to the light, lest his works would be exposed.

John 12:26If anyone serves me, let him follow me. Where I am, there my servant will also be. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.

1 Corinthians 11:1Be imitators of me, even as I also am of Messiah.

Philippians 3:17Brothers, be imitators together of me, and note those who walk this way, even 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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