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2 John 1:11

Truth and honesty

9 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.

10 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.

12 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.

13 The children of thy elect sister greet thee. Amen.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Whoever greets such a person shares in his evil deeds.
KJV
For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.
WEB
for he who welcomes him participates in his evil deeds.
ASV
for he that giveth him greeting partaketh in his evil works.
DARBY
for he who greets him partakes in his wicked works.
BLB
For the one speaking to him to greet [him] partakes in his evil works.
ÅB
for den som byr ham velkommen, blir medskyldig med ham i hans onde gjerninger.
OTB
for den som gir dem en hilsen, deler i deres onde gjerninger.
B1930
for den som byr ham velkommen, blir medskyldig med ham i hans onde gjerninger.

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