3 John 1:11

Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.

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Other Translations for 3 John 1:11

BSB
Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God.
AKJV
Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that does good is of God: but he that does evil has not seen God.
CPDV
Most beloved, do not be willing to imitate what is evil; instead imitate what is good. Whoever does good is of God. Whoever does evil has not seen God.
ERV
Beloved, imitate not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: he that doeth evil hath not seen God.
NHEB
Beloved, do not 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.
SMT
Dearly beloved, imitate not evil, but good. He doing good is of God: and he doing evil has not seen God.

Commentary for 3 John 1:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 3 John 1:11
Summary
Moral choice determines divine relational status
Event
Teaching moral ethical criteria
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching