2 John 1:11

Whoever greets such a person shares in his evil deeds.

Majority Standard Bible

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 but does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your home or even greet him.

12I have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so with paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come and speak with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.

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Cross References

Psalms 50:18When you see a thief, you befriend him, and throw in your lot with adulterers.

1 Timothy 5:22Do not be too quick in the laying on of hands and thereby share 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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