11For he that bids him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.


In Context

8 Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have worked, but that we receive a full reward.

9 Whoever transgresses, and stays not in the doctrine of Christ, has not God. He that stays in the doctrine of Christ, he has both the Father and the Son.

10 If there come any to you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:

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

12 Having many things to write to you, I would not write with paper and ink: but I trust to come to you, and speak face to face, that our joy may be full.

13 The children of your elect sister greet you. Amen.

2 John 1:11 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

1:11For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

1:11Anyone who welcomes him shares in his wicked work.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

1:11For he that saith unto him, God speed you, communicateth with his wicked works.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

1:11for he that giveth him greeting partaketh in his evil works.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:11for he who greets him partakes in his wicked works.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

1:11for he that giveth him greeting partaketh in his evil works.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:11For he that wisheth him happiness, is partaker of his evil deeds.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:11for he who welcomes him participates in his evil works.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

1:11for he who is saying to him, 'Hail,' hath fellowship with his evil works.