3 John 1:11

3 John 1:11 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

11Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good. Anyone who does what is good is from God. Anyone who does what is evil has not seen God.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

11Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The one who does what is good is of God; the one who does what is evil has not seen God.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

11Beloved, 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.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

11Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but [imitate] what is good. The one who practices good [exhibiting godly character, moral courage and personal integrity] is of God; the one who practices [or permits or tolerates] evil has not seen God [he has no personal experience with Him and does not know Him at all]. [1 John 3:6]

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

11Beloved, 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.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

11Dear friend, don’t be like those who do evil. Be like those who do good. Anyone who does what is good belongs to God. Anyone who does what is evil hasn’t really seen or known God.

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