2 John 1:11

For, he that biddeth him rejoice, hath fellowship with his wicked works.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

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

In Context

10If anyone cometh unto you and, this teaching, doth not bring, be not receiving him home, and, Joy to thee! do not say;

12Though I had many things, unto you, to write, I was not minded [to say them] with paper and ink; but I hope to come unto you, and, mouth to mouth, to talk,—that your joy may be made full.

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Cross References

Psalms 50:18If thou sawest a thief, then didst thou run with him,—And, with adulterers, hath been thy chosen life;

1 Timothy 5:22Hands, suddenly, upon no one, lay, neither have fellowship with sins of strangers: thyself, keep, chaste:—

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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