2 John 1:11

for he who is saying to him, 'Hail,' hath fellowship with his evil works.

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

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

In Context

10if any one doth come unto you, and this teaching doth not bear, receive him not into the house, and say not to him, 'Hail!'

12Many things having to write to you, I did not intend through paper and ink, but I hope to come unto you, and speak mouth to mouth, that our joy may be full;

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Cross References

Psalms 50:18If thou hast seen a thief, Then thou art pleased with him, And with adulterers [is] thy portion.

1 Timothy 5:22Be laying hands quickly on no one, nor be having fellowship with sins of others; be keeping 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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