2 John 1:11

for he who welcomes him participates in his evil deeds.

World English 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 and doesn’t bring this teaching, don’t receive him into your house, and don’t welcome him,

12Having many things to write to you, I don’t want to do so with paper and ink, but I hope to come to you and to speak face to face, that our joy may be made full.

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Cross References

Psalms 50:18When you saw a thief, you consented with him, and have participated with adulterers.

1 Timothy 5:22Lay hands hastily on no one. Don’t be a participant in other people’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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