3 John 1:11

Beloved, do not follow that which is evil, but that which is good. He who does good is of God: but 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

10Therefore, if I come, I will call attention to his deeds, prating against us with malicious words: and not content with that, he refuses to welcome the brethren, and forbids those who would, and casts them out of the church.

12Demetrius is well spoken of by everyone, and by the truth itself: and we also bear witness; and you know that our testimony is true.

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Cross References

John 3:20For everyone who does evil hates the light, and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed.

John 12:26If any man serves me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall my servant be also: if any man serves me, the Father will honour him.

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

Philippians 3:17Brethren, join together in following me, and note those who walk according to our 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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