2 John 1:11

He who bids him Farewell is a sharer in his evil deeds.

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

10If any one who comes to you does not bring this teaching, do not receive him under your roof nor bid him Farewell.

12I have a great deal to say to you all, but will not write it with paper and ink. Yet I hope to come to see you and speak face to face, so that your happiness may be complete.

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Cross References

1 Timothy 5:22Do not ordain any one hastily; and do not be a partaker in the sins of others; keep *yourself* 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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