3 John 1:11

The Passion Translation

Delightfully loved ones, don’t imitate what is evil, but imitate that which is good. Whoever does good is of God; whoever does evil has not seen God.

Cross References

Psalm 37:27

If you truly want to dwell forever in God’s presence, forsake evil and do what is right in his eyes.

Ephesians 5:1

Be imitators of God in everything you do, for then you will represent your Father as his beloved sons and daughters.

1 Peter 3:11

must stop speaking evil, hurtful words and never deceive in what they say. Always turn from what is wrong and cultivate what is good; eagerly pursue peace in every relationship, making it your prize.

John 3:20

So the wicked hate the Light and try to hide from it, for the Light fully exposes their lives.

Psalm 34:14

Keep turning your back on every sin, and make “peace” your life motto. Practice being at peace with everyone.

1 Peter 3:13

Why would anyone harm you if you’re passionate and devoted to pleasing God?

2 Timothy 3:10

But you, Timothy, have closely followed my example and the truth that I’ve imparted to you. You have modeled your life after the love and endurance I’ve demonstrated in my ministry by not giving up. The faith I have, you now have. What I have hungered for in life has now become your longing as well. The patience I have with others, you now demonstrate.

1 John 2:29

If you know that he is righteous, you may be sure that everyone who lives in righteousness has been divinely fathered by him.

1 Thessalonians 2:14

My dear brothers and sisters, the same thing happened to you as happened to God’s churches in Christ Jesus that are in Judea. For you received the same kind of mistreatment from your fellow countrymen as they did from theirs, the Jews

1 Thessalonians 1:6

And you became followers of my example and the Lord’s when you received the word with the joy of the Holy Spirit, even though it resulted in tremendous trials and persecution.

John 12:26

If you want to be my disciple, follow me and you will go where I am going. And if you truly follow me as my disciple, the Father will shower his favor upon your life.

John 10:27

My own sheep will hear my voice and I know each one, and they will follow me.

Hebrews 6:12

So don’t allow your hearts to grow dull or lose your enthusiasm, but follow the example of those who fully received what God has promised because of their strong faith and patient endurance.

1 Corinthians 11:1

I want you to pattern your lives after me, just as I pattern mine after Christ.

1 Corinthians 4:16

So I encourage you, my children, to follow the example that I live before you.

Proverbs 12:11

Work hard at your job and you’ll have what you need. Following a get-rich-quick scheme is nothing but a fantasy.

Philippians 3:17

My beloved friends, imitate my walk with God and follow all those who walk according to the way of life we modeled before you.

1 John 3:10

Here is how God’s children can be clearly distinguished from the children of the Evil One. Anyone who does not demonstrate righteousness and show love to fellow believers is not living with God as his source.

1 John 4:1

Delightfully loved friends, don’t trust every spirit, but carefully examine what they say to determine if they are of God, because many false prophets have mingled into the world.