3 John 1:11
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.
Connections
רַחֲצוּ הִזַּכּוּ הָסִירוּ רֹעַ מַעַלְלֵיכֶם מִנֶּגֶד עֵינָי חִדְלוּ הָרֵֽעַ׃
Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil;
סוּר מֵרָע וַעֲשֵׂה-טוֹב וּשְׁכֹן לְעוֹלָֽם׃
Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.
ἐκκλινάτω ἀπὸ κακοῦ καὶ ποιησάτω ἀγαθόν ζητησάτω εἰρήνην καὶ διωξάτω αὐτήν·
Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.
Καὶ τίς ὁ κακώσων ὑμᾶς ἐὰν τοῦ ἀγαθοῦ μιμηταὶ γένησθε
And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?
πᾶς γὰρ ὁ φαῦλα πράσσων μισεῖ τὸ φῶς καὶ οὐκ ἔρχεται πρὸς τὸ φῶς ἵνα μὴ ἐλεγχθῇ τὰ ἔργα αὐτοῦ·
For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
סוּר מֵרָע וַעֲשֵׂה-טוֹב בַּקֵּשׁ שָׁלוֹם וְרָדְפֵֽהוּ׃
Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
ἐὰν εἰδῆτε ὅτι δίκαιός ἐστιν γινώσκετε ὅτι πᾶς ὁ ποιῶν τὴν δικαιοσύνην ἐξ αὐτοῦ γεγέννηται
If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him.
Σὺ δὲ παρηκολούθηκάς μου τῇ διδασκαλίᾳ τῇ ἀγωγῇ τῇ προθέσει τῇ πίστει τῇ μακροθυμίᾳ τῇ ἀγάπῃ τῇ ὑπομονῇ
But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,
πᾶς ὁ ἐν αὐτῷ μένων οὐχ ἁμαρτάνει· πᾶς ὁ ἁμαρτάνων οὐχ ἑώρακεν αὐτὸν οὐδὲ ἔγνωκεν αὐτόν
Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.
לֹֽא-תִהְיֶה אַחֲרֵֽי-רַבִּים לְרָעֹת וְלֹֽא-תַעֲנֶה עַל-רִב לִנְטֹת אַֽחֲרֵי רַבִּים לְהַטֹּֽת׃
Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment:
ἐὰν ἐμοί διακονῇ τις ἐμοὶ ἀκολουθείτω καὶ ὅπου εἰμὶ ἐγὼ ἐκεῖ καὶ ὁ διάκονος ὁ ἐμὸς ἔσται· καὶ ἐάν τις ἐμοὶ διακονῇ τιμήσει αὐτὸν ὁ πατήρ
If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also servant my be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.
τὰ πρόβατα τὰ ἐμὰ τῆς φωνῆς μου ἀκούει κἀγὼ γινώσκω αὐτά καὶ ἀκολουθοῦσίν μοι
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
ἵνα μὴ νωθροὶ γένησθε μιμηταὶ δὲ τῶν διὰ πίστεως καὶ μακροθυμίας κληρονομούντων τὰς ἐπαγγελίας
That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
ὑμεῖς γὰρ μιμηταὶ ἐγενήθητε ἀδελφοί τῶν ἐκκλησιῶν τοῦ θεοῦ τῶν οὐσῶν ἐν τῇ Ἰουδαίᾳ ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ ὅτι ταὐτὰ ἐπάθετε καὶ ὑμεῖς ὑπὸ τῶν ἰδίων συμφυλετῶν καθὼς καὶ αὐτοὶ ὑπὸ τῶν Ἰουδαίων
For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews:
καὶ ὑμεῖς μιμηταὶ ἡμῶν ἐγενήθητε καὶ τοῦ κυρίου δεξάμενοι τὸν λόγον ἐν θλίψει πολλῇ μετὰ χαρᾶς πνεύματος ἁγίου
And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:
עֹבֵד אַדְמָתוֹ יִֽשְׂבַּֽע-לָחֶם וּמְרַדֵּף רֵיקִים חֲסַר-לֵֽב׃
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding.
Συμμιμηταί μου γίνεσθε ἀδελφοί καὶ σκοπεῖτε τοὺς οὕτως περιπατοῦντας καθὼς ἔχετε τύπον ἡμᾶς
Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye for have us an ensample.
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3 John 1:11
Grammar
A-VSM
Adjective — Vocative, masculine singular
direct address — the person being spoken to
| Ἀγαπητέ | Speech Adjective Case Vocative Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: beloved
beloved ×45
dearly beloved ×7
dear ×3
my dearly beloved ×2
wellbeloved ×2
beloved to ×1
they are beloved ×1
wellbeloved unto ×1
Strong's Definition
G27
beloved, dear, wellbeloved
agapētos
beloved
- beloved, esteemed, dear, favorite, worthy of love
Variations
13 forms of this word
Translations
8 English renderings
Beloved
Grammar
PRT-N
Particle
| μὴ | Speech Particle More Negative |
In English
In the KJV here: not
not ×571
no ×60
lest ×33
but ×26
except ×10
neither ×7
at all ×6
him not ×6
Strong's Definition
G3361
not, no, lest, but, except, …
mē
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas G3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
- no, not lest
Variations
5 forms of this word
Translations
62 English renderings
Grammar
V-PNM-2S
Verb — Present, second person singular
ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing"
the built-in subject is "you"
| μιμοῦ | Speech Verb Tense Present Person Second Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: follow
follow ×3
to follow ×1
Strong's Definition
G3401
follow
mimeomai
to imitate
- to imitate: any one
Variations
3 forms of this word
Translations
2 English renderings
Grammar
T-ASN
Definite Article — Accusative, neuter singular
the direct object — the one receiving the action
| τὸ | Speech Definite Article Case Accusative Gender Neuter Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: that which is
the ×7529
he ×303
which ×278
that ×240
they ×142
a ×139
his ×92
them ×87
Strong's Definition
G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations
16 forms of this word
Translations
525 English renderings
Grammar
A-ASN
Adjective — Accusative, neuter singular
the direct object — the one receiving the action
| κακὸν | Speech Adjective Case Accusative Gender Neuter Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: evil
evil ×37
harm ×2
a noisome ×1
bad ×1
evil to ×1
ill ×1
it is evil ×1
of evil things ×1
Strong's Definition
G2556
evil, things, harm, ill, men, …
kakos
worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas G4190 properly refers to effects), i.e., (subjectively) depraved, or (objectively) injurious
- of a bad nature
- not such as it ought to be
- base, wrong, wicked
Variations
12 forms of this word
Translations
14 English renderings
Grammar
CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle
Dictionary form:
ἀλλά
· al-LA
In English
In the KJV here: but
but ×559
yea ×15
yet ×11
nevertheless ×10
howbeit ×7
nay ×4
so but ×3
therefore ×3
Strong's Definition
G235
but, yea, yet, nevertheless, howbeit, …
alla
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
- but
- nevertheless, notwithstanding "an objection"an exception"a restriction"nay, rather, yea, moreover"forms a transition to the cardinal matter
Variations
4 forms of this word
Translations
27 English renderings
Grammar
T-ASN
Definite Article — Accusative, neuter singular
the direct object — the one receiving the action
| τὸ | Speech Definite Article Case Accusative Gender Neuter Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: that which is
the ×7529
he ×303
which ×278
that ×240
they ×142
a ×139
his ×92
them ×87
Strong's Definition
G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations
16 forms of this word
Translations
525 English renderings
Grammar
A-ASN
Adjective — Accusative, neuter singular
the direct object — the one receiving the action
| ἀγαθόν | Speech Adjective Case Accusative Gender Neuter Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: good
good ×59
good thing ×5
that which is good ×5
a good ×4
good things ×4
of good things ×3
goods ×2
is good ×2
Strong's Definition
G18
good, things, thing, goods, man, …
agathos
___%___good___%___ (in any sense, often as noun)
- of good constitution or nature "useful, salutary"good, pleasant, agreeable, joyful, happy"excellent, distinguished"upright, honorable
Variations
16 forms of this word
Translations
24 English renderings
Good
morally
Grammar
T-NSM
Definite Article — Nominative, masculine singular
the subject — the one doing the action
| ὁ | Speech Definite Article Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: he
the ×7529
he ×303
which ×278
that ×240
they ×142
a ×139
his ×92
them ×87
Strong's Definition
G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations
16 forms of this word
Translations
525 English renderings
Grammar
V-PAP-NSM
Verb — Present Active Participle Nominative, masculine singular
ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing"
the subject does the action — "he ___s"
a verbal adjective — try "___ing" or "the one who ___s"
the subject — the one doing the action
| ἀγαθοποιῶν | Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Participle Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: that doeth good
to do good ×2
as long as ye do well ×1
do good ×1
for well doing ×1
in that he did good ×1
that doeth good ×1
that with well doing ×1
to them which do good ×1
Strong's Definition
G15
good, well, doing
agathopoieō
to be a well-doer (as a favor or a duty)
- to do good, do something which profits others
- to be a good help to someone "to do someone a favor"to benefit
Variations
7 forms of this word
Translations
10 English renderings
Grammar
PREP
Preposition
| ἐκ | Speech Preposition |
In English
In the KJV here: of
of ×369
from ×180
out of ×115
by ×50
on ×34
with ×24
out ×12
in ×8
Strong's Definition
G1537
of, from, by, on, out, …
ek
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct or remote)
- out of, from, by, away from
Variations
2 forms of this word
Translations
65 English renderings
Grammar
T-GSM
Definite Article — Genitive, masculine singular
possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
| τοῦ | Speech Definite Article Case Genitive Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
the ×7529
he ×303
which ×278
that ×240
they ×142
a ×139
his ×92
them ×87
Strong's Definition
G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations
16 forms of this word
Translations
525 English renderings
In English
In the KJV here: god
god ×691
god of ×296
of god ×183
god to ×25
god unto ×19
gods ×17
god ×9
to god ×8
Strong's Definition
G2316
god, gods, godly, god-ward
theos
a deity, especially (with G3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by Hebraism)
- a god or goddess, a general name of deities or divinities "the Godhead, trinity
- God the Father, the first person in the trinity "Christ, the second person of the trinity"Holy Spirit, the third person in the trinity
- refers to the things of God "his counsels, interests, things due to him
- God's representative or viceregent
- of magistrates and judges
Variations
16 forms of this word
Translations
72 English renderings
In English
In the KJV here: is
is ×560
it is ×81
there is ×42
are ×38
he is ×38
is it ×16
is he ×13
he was ×11
Strong's Definition
G2076
is, are, was, be, have, …
esti
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
- third person singular of ___%___to be___%___
Variations
7 forms of this word
Translations
61 English renderings
Grammar
T-NSM
Definite Article — Nominative, masculine singular
the subject — the one doing the action
| ὁ | Speech Definite Article Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: he
the ×7529
he ×303
which ×278
that ×240
they ×142
a ×139
his ×92
them ×87
Strong's Definition
G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations
16 forms of this word
Translations
525 English renderings
In English
In the KJV here: but
and ×1179
but ×922
now ×157
then ×129
when ×41
yet ×20
and when ×19
for ×18
Strong's Definition
G1161
and, but, now, then, when, …
de
but, and, etc
- but, moreover, and, etc.
Variations
3 forms of this word
Translations
79 English renderings
Grammar
V-PAP-NSM
Verb — Present Active Participle Nominative, masculine singular
ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing"
the subject does the action — "he ___s"
a verbal adjective — try "___ing" or "the one who ___s"
the subject — the one doing the action
| κακοποιῶν | Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Participle Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: that doeth evil
to do evil ×2
for evil doing ×1
that doeth evil ×1
Strong's Definition
G2554
evil, doing
kakopoieō
to be a bad-doer, i.e., (objectively) to injure, or (genitive) to sin
- to do harm "to do evil, do wrong
Variations
3 forms of this word
Translations
3 English renderings
Grammar
PRT-N
Particle
| οὐχ | Speech Particle More Negative |
In English
In the KJV here: not
not ×1181
no ×158
none ×21
cannot ×19
neither ×19
never ×14
nothing ×12
nay ×11
Strong's Definition
G3756
not, no, none, neither, cannot, …
ou
the absolute negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not
- no, not
Variations
5 forms of this word
Translations
67 English renderings
Grammar
V-RAI-3S
Verb — Active Indicative, third person singular
the subject does the action — "he ___s"
a statement of fact — "he ___s"
the built-in subject is "he / she / it"
| ἑώρακεν | Speech Verb Voice Active Mood Indicative Person Third Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: hath seen
see ×7
hath seen ×5
take heed ×4
we have seen ×4
he had seen ×2
he hath seen ×2
seen hath ×2
seen he hath ×2
Strong's Definition
G3708
seen, see, heed, saw, perceive, …
horaō
by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
- to see with the eyes "to see with the mind, to perceive, know"to see, i.e., become acquainted with by experience, to experience"to see, to look to
- to take heed, beware "to care for, pay heed to
Variations
22 forms of this word
Translations
36 English renderings
Grammar
T-ASM
Definite Article — Accusative, masculine singular
the direct object — the one receiving the action
| τὸν | Speech Definite Article Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
the ×7529
he ×303
which ×278
that ×240
they ×142
a ×139
his ×92
them ×87
Strong's Definition
G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations
16 forms of this word
Translations
525 English renderings
In English
In the KJV here: god
god ×691
god of ×296
of god ×183
god to ×25
god unto ×19
gods ×17
god ×9
to god ×8
Strong's Definition
G2316
god, gods, godly, god-ward
theos
a deity, especially (with G3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by Hebraism)
- a god or goddess, a general name of deities or divinities "the Godhead, trinity
- God the Father, the first person in the trinity "Christ, the second person of the trinity"Holy Spirit, the third person in the trinity
- refers to the things of God "his counsels, interests, things due to him
- God's representative or viceregent
- of magistrates and judges
Variations
16 forms of this word
Translations
72 English renderings