2 John 1:11

For he who saith to him, " Farewell," becometh a participator of his evil deeds.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

In The King James Version

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

In Context

10If any one come to you, and this doctrine bring not, receive him not into the house, and "Joy to you," and " Farewell," say not to him.

12Though I have many things to write to you, I will not with parchment and ink; but I hope to come to you, and mouth with mouth to speak, that our joy may be complete.

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Cross References

1 Timothy 5:22The hand suddenly on any man lay not, neither participate in others' sins. Keep thyself in purity.

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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