3 John 1:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 3 John 1:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
3 John 1:11 is a verse from the book of 3 John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "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..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
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 (KJV)
3 John 1:11 in Context — About the Book of 3 John
3 John is the Bible's shortest book — a personal note praising Gaius for hospitality to traveling missionaries and confronting Diotrephes, who loved being first. Its opening prayer is beloved: that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.
Cross-References for 3 John 1:11
“Your eyes have seen what the LORD did because of Baalpeor: for all the men that followed Baalpeor, the LORD thy God hath destroyed them from among you.”
Shares key themes with 3 John 1:11: follow, god, hath
“Therefore it shall come to pass, that as all good things are come upon you, which the LORD your God promised you; so shall the LORD bring upon you all evil things, until he have destroyed you from off this good land which the LORD your God hath given you.”
Shares key themes with 3 John 1:11: evil, good, god
“[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.”
Shares key themes with 3 John 1:11: good, doeth, god
“[To the chief Musician upon Mahalath, Maschil, A Psalm of David.] The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good. Maschil: or, of instruction”
Shares key themes with 3 John 1:11: good, doeth, god
“For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him. seen...: or, seen a God beside thee, which doeth so for him, etc”
Shares key themes with 3 John 1:11: doeth, god, hath
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