3 John
King James Version (KJV)
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.”
King James Version (KJV)
3 John 1:11 Context
8We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth. 9I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. 10Wherefore, 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. 11Beloved, 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. 12Demetrius 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. 13I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee: 14But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee. Greet the friends by name.
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Other Translations
Beloued, follow not that which is euill, but that which is good. He that doth good, is of God: but hee that doth euill, hath not seene God.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
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.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
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.
- American Standard Version (1901)
My loved one, do not be copying what is evil, but what is good. He who does good is of God: he who does evil has not seen God.
- Basic English Bible
Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. He that does good is of God. He that does evil has not seen God.
- Darby Bible
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.
- Webster's Bible
My dear friend, do not follow wrong examples, but right ones. He who habitually does what is right is a child of God: he who habitually does what is wrong has not seen God.
- Weymouth Bible
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.
- World English Bible
Moost dere brothir, nyle thou sue yuel thing, but that that is good thing. He that doith wel, is of God; he that doith yuel, seeth not God.
- Wycliffe Bible
Beloved, be not thou following that which is evil, but that which is good; he who is doing good, of God he is, and he who is doing evil hath not seen God;
- Youngs Literal Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
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.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
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.
- American Standard Version (1901)
My loved one, do not be copying what is evil, but what is good. He who does good is of God: he who does evil has not seen God.
- Basic English Bible
Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. He that does good is of God. He that does evil has not seen God.
- Darby Bible
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.
- Webster's Bible
My dear friend, do not follow wrong examples, but right ones. He who habitually does what is right is a child of God: he who habitually does what is wrong has not seen God.
- Weymouth Bible
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.
- World English Bible
Moost dere brothir, nyle thou sue yuel thing, but that that is good thing. He that doith wel, is of God; he that doith yuel, seeth not God.
- Wycliffe Bible
Beloved, be not thou following that which is evil, but that which is good; he who is doing good, of God he is, and he who is doing evil hath not seen God;
- Youngs Literal Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for 3 John 1:11
1:11 Follow not that which is evil - In Diotrephes. But that which is good - In Demetrius. He hath not seen God - Is a stranger to him.
People's Bible Notes for 3 John 1:11
3Jo 1:11 Follow not that which is evil. The wicked example of one like Diotrephes.