3 John 1:11

Beloved, imitate not the evil, but the good. The one doing good is of God: the one doing evil has not seen God.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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

10On account of this, if I may come, I will remember his works which he is doing, berating us with wicked speeches: and not content with these, he does not receive the brethren, and he prohibits them wishing to receive them, and casts them out of the church.

12To Demetrius it has been testified by all, and by the truth itself: and we also testify: and you know that our testimony is true.

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Cross References

John 3:20For every one doing evil hates the light, and does not come to the light, in order that his works may not be convicted;

John 12:26If any one may minister unto me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall my minister be: if any one may minister unto me, the Father will honor him.

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

Philippians 3:17Be ye my imitators, brethren, and mark those thus walking about as you have us 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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