2 John 1:11

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 John 1:11

BSB

Whoever greets such a person shares in his evil deeds.

AKJV

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

CPDV

For whoever speaks a greeting to him, is speaking with his evil works.

ERV

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

NHEB

for he who welcomes him participates in his evil works.

SMT

For he telling him to rejoice, partakes of his evil works.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 John 1:11

ForG1063ConjunctionhethatbiddethG3004Verb himG846GodspeedG5463VerbispartakerG2841VerbofhisG846 evilG4190Adjective deedsG2041Noun Neuter

Commentary for 2 John 1:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 John 1:11

Summary

Supporting falsehood implicates you in wrongdoing

Event

Warning about complicity

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD