Imitate not (μη μιμου). Present middle imperative in prohibition (do not have the habit of imitating) of μιμεομα (from μιμος, acto…

Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. There can be no doubt that in this exhortation the writer had Diotrephes p…

Beloved.—St. John’s affection is founded on the high merits of Caius as a Christian.

Above all things.—Thi…

That the elder admonishes Gaius not to “imitate what is evil but what is good” need not imply that he fears for Gaius’s character. It is rather for…

Beloved, follow not that which is evil
Follow not evil in general, it being hateful to God, contrary to his nature a…

Both the heart and mouth must be watched. The temper and spirit of Diotrephes was full of pride and ambition.

It is bad not to do good ourse…