Contradiction with Proverbs 24:19
This verse advises not to fret because of evildoers or be envious of the wicked, which contrasts with the directive in 3 John 1:11 to imitate only what is good.
Proverbs 24:19: Fret not thyself because of evil [men], neither be thou envious at the wicked; [Fret...: or, Keep not company with the wicked]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse instructs to love your enemies and bless those who curse you, which could be seen as contradictory to the focus on imitating good presented in 3 John 1:11, as it involves engaging with and responding positively to those who may do evil.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
This verse advises believers against seeking vengeance and leaving room for God's wrath, which can oppose the idea in 3 John 1:11 of not imitating evil, as it implies a form of passivity rather than active avoidance.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 5:9-11
This scripture advises not to associate with immoral people, seemingly contradicting 3 John 1:11's encouragement of positive imitation by focusing on exclusion rather than selective imitation.
1 Corinthians 5:9-11: I wrote unto you in an epistle not to company with fornicators:
Contradiction with Luke 6:27
Here, it proposes doing good to those who hate you, which could counter the message of 3 John 1:11 by advocating engagement with those who do evil instead of strictly imitating good.
Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,