3 John 1:11
3 John · New Testament · Chapter 1
“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
What Does 3 John 1:11 Mean?
3 John 1:11 is found in the book of 3 John, chapter 1, verse 11 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 3 John 1:11 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 34:14“Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.”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;”Hebrews 12:14“Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:”1 Peter 3:11“Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.”1 John 3:6“Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.”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.”Ephesians 5:9“(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)”James 1:22“But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.”1 Thessalonians 5:15“See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.”John 3:21“But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.”2 Timothy 3:10“But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,”1 John 2:29“If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him.”Exodus 23:2“Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment:”John 10:27“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:”John 12:26“If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.”Hebrews 13:16“But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.”Proverbs 12:28“In the way of righteousness is life: and in the pathway thereof there is no death.”
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