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3 John 1:11
Beloved, don't imitate that which is evil, but that which is good. He who does good is of God. He who does evil hasn't seen God.
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Interpretation

Paul urges a follow good that is practiced in meals and meetings in 3 John 1:11—consider "which" and "evil". Entrust follow good in how we make amends—let grace redraw instincts.

Context

In 3 John (Epistle/Letter), developing follow good. Read in 3 John 1, its force becomes clearer. Listen for “which” alongside “evil”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early sources associate 3 John with John (trad.). Modern scholarship on 3 John sees Johannine circle.. Scholars commonly date 3 John AD 90–110. Here the thread of perseverance & witness comes into view.

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Traditional:John (trad.)
Modern scholarship:Johannine circle.
Date:AD 90–110
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but leave the overall message intact.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46