Key Verse Spotlight
2 John 1:11 — Meaning and Application
King James Version
“For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.”
2 John 1:11
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.
If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into {your} house, neither bid him God speed:
For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.
Having many things to write unto you, I would not {write} with paper and ink: but I trust to come unto you, and speak face to face, that our joy may be full. {face to...: Gr. mouth to mouth} {our: or, your}
The children of thy elect sister greet thee. Amen.
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