2 John 1:11

for he that giveth him greeting partaketh in his evil works.

Revised Version 1895

In The King James Version

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

In Context

10If any one cometh unto you, and bringeth not this teaching, receive him not into your house, and give him no greeting:

12Having many things to write unto you, I would not write them with paper and ink: but I hope to come unto you, and to speak face to face, that your joy may be fulfilled.

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Cross References

Psalms 50:18When thou sawest a thief, thou consentedst with him, and hast been partaker with adulterers.

1 Timothy 5:22Lay hands hastily on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: 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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