2 John 1:11

for the one bidding him God speed partakes of his evil deeds.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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 does not bring this doctrine; do not receive him into your house, and do not bid him God speed:

12Having many things to write to you, I would not write them with paper and ink: but I hope to come to you, and mouth to mouth to speak to you, in order that our joy may be full.

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Cross References

1 Timothy 5:22Lay hands quickly on no one, and be not partaker of other men's sins.

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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