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3 John 1:11–13

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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.
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.
I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee:
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From verse 11

  1. Isaiah 1:16–17Rank 1 from verse 11
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    16¶ Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil;

    17Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.

  2. Psalms 37:27Rank 2 from verse 11
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    27Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.

  3. Ephesians 5:1Rank 3 from verse 11
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    1BE ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;

  4. 1 Peter 3:11Rank 4 from verse 11
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    11Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.

  5. 1 Peter 3:13Rank 5 from verse 11
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    13And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?

  6. John 3:20Rank 6 from verse 11
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    20For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.

  7. Psalms 34:14Rank 7 from verse 11
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    14Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.

  8. 1 John 3:6–9Rank 8 from verse 11
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    6Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.

    7Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.

    8He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

    9Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.

  9. 1 John 2:29Rank 9 from verse 11
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    29If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him.

  10. 2 Timothy 3:10Rank 10 from verse 11
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    10But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,

  11. Exodus 23:2Rank 11 from verse 11
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    2¶ Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment:

  12. John 10:27Rank 12 from verse 11
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    27My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:

  13. John 12:26Rank 13 from verse 11
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    26If 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.

  14. 1 Thessalonians 1:6Rank 14 from verse 11
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    6And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:

  15. 1 Thessalonians 2:14Rank 15 from verse 11
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    14For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judæa are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews:

  16. Hebrews 6:12Rank 16 from verse 11
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    12That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

  17. 1 Corinthians 4:16Rank 17 from verse 11
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    16Wherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me.

  18. Proverbs 12:11Rank 18 from verse 11
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    11He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.

  19. 1 Corinthians 11:1Rank 19 from verse 11
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    1BE ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.

  20. Philippians 3:17Rank 20 from verse 11
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    17Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.

From verse 12

  1. 1 Timothy 3:7Rank 1 from verse 12
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    7Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

  2. John 21:24Rank 2 from verse 12
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    24This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true.

  3. Acts 10:22Rank 3 from verse 12
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    22And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee.

  4. Acts 22:12Rank 4 from verse 12
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    12And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelt there,

  5. John 19:35Rank 5 from verse 12
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    35And he that saw it bare record, and his record is true: and he knoweth that he saith true, that ye might believe.

  6. 1 Thessalonians 4:12Rank 6 from verse 12
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    12That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.

From verse 13

  1. 2 John 1:12Rank 1 from verse 13
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    12Having many things to write unto you, I would not write with paper and ink: but I trust to come unto you, and speak face to face, that our joy may be full.

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DEFINED WORDS

3 John 1:11

COMBINED MEANING

which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

evil

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Sense 1: Moral wickedness, sin, wrong, or corruption. Sense 2: Harm, misery, calamity, adversity, or punishment.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

good

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Sense 1: Right, morally upright, beneficial, pleasing, useful, suitable, sound, favourable, or excellent. Sense 2: A good thing, benefit, welfare, possession, or goods. Sense 3: In ‘make good,’ to repair, repay, fulfil, establish, or prove.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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3 John 1:12

COMBINED MEANING

good

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Sense 1: Right, morally upright, beneficial, pleasing, useful, suitable, sound, favourable, or excellent. Sense 2: A good thing, benefit, welfare, possession, or goods. Sense 3: In ‘make good,’ to repair, repay, fulfil, establish, or prove.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

report

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Sense 1: A statement or account of facts. Sense 2: As a verb, to tell, relate, or make known.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

truth

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1. That which is true; conformity to fact or reality. 2. Faithfulness. 3. God's revealed word.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

yea

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1. Indeed, marking confirmation, emphasis, addition, continuation, or heightening of what is said; it may also emphasize a question. 2. Yes, expressing an affirmative answer or declaration.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

bear

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Sense 1: To carry, support, convey, endure, sustain, or be answerable for. Sense 2: To produce or bring forth offspring, fruit, or another result. Sense 3: In ‘bear witness’ or ‘bear record,’ to testify or give witness. Sense 4: A large wild animal.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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record

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Sense 1: A written or remembered account; testimony. Sense 2: To set down or bear witness.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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know

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To perceive, understand, recognize, experience, or be assured of something.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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true

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Conforming to fact, reality, or a right standard; faithful, genuine, correct, or dependable.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

3 John 1:13

COMBINED MEANING

write

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Sense 1: To form letters or words, inscribe, record, compose, copy, or communicate in writing. Sense 2: By figure, to impress and establish something upon the heart or mind.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

ink

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A dark liquid or substance used for writing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

pen

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Sense 1: An enclosure for animals. Sense 2: A writing instrument. Sense 3: As a verb, to confine or write.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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1:9I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.

1:10Wherefore, 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.

1:11Beloved, 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.

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1:12Demetrius 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.

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1:13I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee:

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1:14But 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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