2 John 1:11

for he that wishes him well, is partaker of his evil deeds.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.

In Context

10If any one comes to you, and brings not this teaching, receive him not into your house, and do not wish him well:

12Though I have many things to write to you, I determined not to communicate them by means of paper and ink: for I hope to come to you, and to speak mouth to mouth, that our joy may be full.

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Cross References

1 Timothy 5:22Lay hands hastily on no man, nor be partaker of other men’s sins: keep yourself pure.

Matthew Henry on 2 John 1:11-12

Caution against Seducers. ( a. d. 90.) 10 If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: 11 For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds. Here, I. Upon due warning given concerning seducers, the apostle gives direction concerning the treatment of such. They are not to be entertained as the ministers of Christ. The Lord Christ will distinguish them from such, and so would he have his disciples. The direction is negative. 1.… Read the whole commentary →

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