2 John 1:11

because whoever tells him, “I wish you well,” participates in his malignant works.

Family 35 New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

10If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house; do not even tell him, “I wish you well,”

12Although I had many things to write to you, I did not wish to do so with paper and ink; instead I hope to come to you and speak face to face, so that our joy may be complete.

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Cross References

1 Timothy 5:22Do not lay hands [in ordination] hastily on anyone, do not thereby participate in the sins of others. 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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