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3 Jn. 11 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Beloved
agapetos (Greek #27)
beloved
KJV usage: (dearly, well) beloved, dear.
Pronounce: ag-ap-ay-tos'
Origin: from 25
, follow
mimeomai (Greek #3401)
to imitate
KJV usage: follow.
Pronounce: mim-eh'-om-ahee
Origin: middle voice from μῖμος (a "mimic")
c not
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
that which is
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
evil
kakos (Greek #2556)
worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas 4190 properly refers to effects), i.e. (subjectively) depraved, or (objectively) injurious
KJV usage: bad, evil, harm, ill, noisome, wicked.
Pronounce: kak-os'
Origin: apparently a primary word
, but
alla (Greek #235)
properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
KJV usage: and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
Pronounce: al-lah'
Origin: neuter plural of 243
that which is
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
good
agathos (Greek #18)
"good" (in any sense, often as noun)
KJV usage: benefit, good(-s, things), well. Compare 2570.
Pronounce: ag-ath-os'
Origin: a primary word
. He
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
d that doeth good
agathopoieo (Greek #15)
to be a well-doer (as a favor or a duty)
KJV usage: (when) do good (well).
Pronounce: ag-ath-op-oy-eh'-o
Origin: from 17
is
esti (Greek #2076)
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
KJV usage: are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
Pronounce: es-tee'
Origin: third person singular present indicative of 1510
of
ek (Greek #1537)
or ἐξ (ex) 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)
KJV usage: after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, ...ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
Pronounce: ek
God
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
: but
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
he
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
that doeth evil
kakopoieo (Greek #2554)
to be a bad-doer, i.e. (objectively) to injure, or (genitive) to sin
KJV usage: do(ing) evil.
Pronounce: kak-op-oy-eh'-o
Origin: from 2555
hath
horao (Greek #3708)
by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
KJV usage: behold, perceive, see, take heed.
Pronounce: hor-ah'-o
Origin: properly, to stare at (compare 3700), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally)
not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
seen
horao (Greek #3708)
by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
KJV usage: behold, perceive, see, take heed.
Pronounce: hor-ah'-o
Origin: properly, to stare at (compare 3700), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally)
God
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
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Sal. 37:27• 27Apártate del mal, y haz el bien, Y vivirás para siempre. (Sal. 37:27)
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1 Jn. 3:6‑9• 6Cualquiera que permanece en él, no peca; cualquiera que peca, no le ha visto, ni le ha conocido.
 7Hijitos, no os engañe ninguno: el que hace justicia, es justo, como él también es justo.
 8El que hace pecado, es del diablo; porque el diablo peca desde el principio. Para esto apareció el Hijo de Dios, para deshacer las obras del diablo.
 9Cualquiera que es nacido de Dios, no hace pecado, porque su simiente está en él; y no puede pecar, porque es nacido de Dios. (1 Jn. 3:6‑9)

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Beloved.Beloved, [agapetos ,] is in the vocative singular, and therefore refers to Gaius.follow.Rather, imitate [mimou.]
Éx. 23:2• 2No seguirás á los muchos para mal hacer; ni responderás en litigio inclinándote á los más para hacer agravios; (Éx. 23:2)
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Sal. 37:27• 27Apártate del mal, y haz el bien, Y vivirás para siempre. (Sal. 37:27)
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Pr. 12:11• 11El que labra su tierra, se hartará de pan: Mas el que sigue los vagabundos es falto de entendimiento. (Pr. 12:11)
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Is. 1:16‑17• 16Lavad, limpiaos; quitad la iniquidad de vuestras obras de ante mis ojos; dejad de hacer lo malo:
 17Aprended á hacer bien: buscad juicio, restituid al agraviado, oid en derecho al huérfano, amparad á la viuda. (Is. 1:16‑17)
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Jn. 10:27• 27Mis ovejas oyen mi voz, y yo las conozco, y me siguen; (Jn. 10:27)
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Jn. 12:26• 26Si alguno me sirve, sígame: y donde yo estuviere, allí también estará mi servidor. Si alguno me sirviere, mi Padre le honrará. (Jn. 12:26)
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1 Co. 4:16• 16Por tanto, os ruego que me imitéis. (1 Co. 4:16)
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1 Co. 11:1• 1Sed imitadores de mí, así como yo de Cristo. (1 Co. 11:1)
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Ef. 5:1• 1Sed, pues, imitadores de Dios como hijos amados: (Ef. 5:1)
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Fil. 3:17• 17Hermanos, sed imitadores de mí, y mirad los que así anduvieren como nos tenéis por ejemplo. (Fil. 3:17)
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1 Ts. 1:6• 6Y vosotros fuisteis hechos imitadores de nosotros, y del Señor, recibiendo la palabra con mucha tribulación, con gozo del Espíritu Santo: (1 Ts. 1:6)
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1 Ts. 2:14• 14Porque vosotros, hermanos, habéis sido imitadores de las iglesias de Dios en Cristo Jesús que están en Judea; pues habéis padecido también vosotros las mismas cosas de los de vuestra propia nación, como también ellos de los Judíos; (1 Ts. 2:14)
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2 Ti. 3:10• 10Pero tú has comprendido mi doctrina, instrucción, intento, fe, largura de ánimo, caridad, paciencia, (2 Ti. 3:10)
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2 Ti. 3•  (2 Ti. 3)
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He. 6:12• 12Que no os hagáis perezosos, mas imitadores de aquellos que por la fe y la paciencia heredan las promesas. (He. 6:12)
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1 P. 3:13• 13¿Y quién es aquel que os podrá dañar, si vosotros seguís el bien? (1 P. 3:13)
He that doeth good.
1 P. 3:11• 11Apártase del mal, y haga bien; Busque la paz, y sígala. (1 P. 3:11)
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1 Jn. 2:29• 29Si sabéis que él es justo, sabed también que cualquiera que hace justicia, es nacido de él. (1 Jn. 2:29)
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1 Jn. 3:6‑9• 6Cualquiera que permanece en él, no peca; cualquiera que peca, no le ha visto, ni le ha conocido.
 7Hijitos, no os engañe ninguno: el que hace justicia, es justo, como él también es justo.
 8El que hace pecado, es del diablo; porque el diablo peca desde el principio. Para esto apareció el Hijo de Dios, para deshacer las obras del diablo.
 9Cualquiera que es nacido de Dios, no hace pecado, porque su simiente está en él; y no puede pecar, porque es nacido de Dios. (1 Jn. 3:6‑9)
he that doeth evil.
Jn. 3:20• 20Porque todo aquel que hace lo malo, aborrece la luz y no viene á la luz, porque sus obras no sean redargüidas. (Jn. 3:20)
• This insistence on the truth, as the test for the last days, is very remarkable; and so is this preaching itinerancy by persons who took nothing of the Gentiles when they came forth, leaving it to God to cause them to be received of those who had the truth at heart, the truth being their only passport among Christians, and the only means by which the Apostle could guard the faithful. (“3 JOHN” by J.N. Darby)
• When we have got to discern our way in the midst of good and evil, we do not know the truth unless we have got Christ. The truth is in Him: it is not in me. The moment that I have Christ, and that I judge according to His feelings and thoughts, I am able to say that is sin. It may take a very fair form—perhaps the loving your father or mother; but still the truth detects everything. (“Notes on 3 John” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. He that does good is of God. He that does evil has not seen God.

W. Kelly Translation

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Beloved, imitatea not the evil but the good. The good-doer is of Godb; the evil-doer hath not seen God.

WK Translation Notes

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a
Gaius was not to "imitate" the evil but the good.
b
The copula "but" of T. R. should disappear.