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2 John 1:11
2 John 1:11 is verse 11 of 2 John chapter 1, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
Whoever greets such a person shares in his evil deeds.
King James Version
For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.
World English Bible
for he who welcomes him participates in his evil deeds.
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2 John 1:9–13 · Berean Standard Bible
9 Anyone who runs ahead without remaining in the teaching of Christ does not have God. Whoever remains in His teaching has both the Father and the Son.
10 If anyone comes to you but does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your home or even greet him.
11 Whoever greets such a person shares in his evil deeds.
12 I have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so with paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come and speak with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.
13 The children of your elect sister send you greetings.
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
Psalms 50:18When you see a thief, you befriend him, and throw in your lot with adulterers.
Ephesians 5:11Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.
1 Timothy 5:22Do not be too quick in the laying on of hands and thereby share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
Revelation 18:4Then I heard another voice from heaven say: “Come out of her, My people, so that you will not share in her sins or contract any of her plagues.