"Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hat…" — 3 John 1:11

3 John 1:11 · KJV

“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.”

— 3 John 1:11

Verse 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.

Verse 12

Demetrius hath good report of all {men}, and of the truth itself: yea, and we {also} bear record; and ye know that our record is true.

3 John 1 — Context

I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.

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.

Demetrius hath good report of all {men}, and of the truth itself: yea, and we {also} bear record; and ye know that our record is true.

I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee:

Cross References

Isaiah 1:16-17

Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil;

Psalms 37:27

Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.

Ephesians 5:1

Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;

1 Peter 3:11

Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.

1 Peter 3:13

And who {is} he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?

John 3:20

For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. {reproved: or, discovered}

Psalms 34:14

Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.

1 John 3:6-9

Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.