2 John 1:11

for he that saith to him, Joy to thee, is a participator in his evil deeds.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

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

In Context

10If any one cometh to you, and bringeth not this doctrine, entertain him not in your house, nor say to him, Joy to thee:

12Having many things I could write to you, I would not with paper and ink; but I hope to come to you, and to converse mouth to mouth, that our joy may be complete.

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Cross References

1 Timothy 5:22Lay not the hand hastily on any man; and participate not in the sins of others; keep thyself 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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