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, King James Version
In context
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 hath not seen God.
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.
Cross-references
- Isaiah 1:16 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?