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href="/bsb/2_john/1.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_john/1.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Anyone who welcomes them shares in their wicked work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_john/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Anyone who encourages such people becomes a partner in their evil work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_john/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />for whoever greets him takes part in his wicked works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_john/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Whoever greets such a person shares in his evil deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_john/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For the <i>one</i> telling him to rejoice partakes in his evil works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_john/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_john/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />for he who greets him shares in his evil deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_john/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />for the one who gives him a greeting participates in his evil deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_john/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />for the one who gives him a greeting participates in his evil deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_john/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />for the one who gives him a greeting participates in his evil deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_john/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />for the one who gives him a greeting participates in his evil deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_john/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />for the one who gives him a greeting [who encourages him or wishes him success, unwittingly] participates in his evil deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_john/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />for the one who greets him shares in his evil works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_john/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />for the one who says, &#8220Welcome,&#8221 to him shares in his evil works. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_john/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />for he that giveth him greeting partaketh in his evil works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_john/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Greeting them is the same as taking part in their evil deeds. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_john/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />for he that giveth him greeting partaketh in his evil works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_john/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Whoever greets him shares the evil things he's doing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_john/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />For anyone who wishes them peace becomes their partner in the evil things they do. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_john/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />because the one who welcomes him shares in his evil deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_john/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Whoever greets such a person shares in his evil deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_john/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />because the person who gives him a greeting shares in his evil deeds. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_john/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />for he who welcomes him participates in his evil works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_john/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For he that wisheth him happiness, is partaker of his evil deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_john/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />He who bids him Farewell is a sharer in his evil deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_john/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />for he who welcomes him participates in his evil deeds. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_john/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For he who is saying to him, “Greetings,” has fellowship with his evil works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_john/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For the <i>one</i> telling him to rejoice partakes in his evil works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_john/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> for he who is saying to him, 'Hail,' hath fellowship with his evil works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_john/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For he telling him to rejoice, partakes of his evil works.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_john/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For he that saith unto him, God speed you, communicateth with his wicked works. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_john/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For whoever speaks a greeting to him, is speaking with his evil works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_john/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />for whoever greets him shares in his evil works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_john/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />for to welcome is to participate in the evil deeds of such a person.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_john/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For he who bids him to eat is partaker of his evil works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_john/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />For he that says to him, “You are welcome”, is a partaker with his evil deeds.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/2_john/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />for he that wishes him well, is partaker of his evil deeds.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/2_john/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />for the one bidding him God speed partakes of his evil deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/2_john/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />He that biddeth him welcome, takes part in his wicked works.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/2_john/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />for he who shows that respect to such a man, is accessary to his wicked actions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_john/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />He who bids him Farewell is a sharer in his evil deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/2_john/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />for he that says to him, "Greeting," partakes in his evil works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/2_john/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />that biddeth him welcome, is partaker of his evil deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_john/1-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YJJMjf4VhqI?start=102" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_john/1.htm">Beware of Deceivers</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>If anyone comes to you but does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your home or even greet him. <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">Whoever</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">greets</a> <a href="/greek/5463.htm" title="5463: chairein (V-PNA) -- A primary verb; to be cheer ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">such a person</a> <a href="/greek/2841.htm" title="2841: koinōnei (V-PIA-3S) -- From koinonos; to share with others.">shares</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">in</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4190.htm" title="4190: ponērois (Adj-DNP) -- Evil, bad, wicked, malicious, slothful. ">evil</a> <a href="/greek/2041.htm" title="2041: ergois (N-DNP) -- From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act.">deeds.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">12</span>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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/5-11.htm">1 Corinthians 5:11</a></span><br />But now I am writing you not to associate with anyone who claims to be a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a verbal abuser, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/16-17.htm">Romans 16:17</a></span><br />Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/3-6.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:6</a></span><br />Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/3-14.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:14-15</a></span><br />Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed. / Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/5-22.htm">1 Timothy 5:22</a></span><br />Do not be too quick in the laying on of hands and thereby share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-11.htm">Ephesians 5:11</a></span><br />Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-20.htm">1 Corinthians 10:20-21</a></span><br />No, but the sacrifices of pagans are offered to demons, not to God. And I do not want you to be participants with demons. / You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too; you cannot partake in the table of the Lord and the table of demons too.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/1-8.htm">Galatians 1:8-9</a></span><br />But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be under a curse! / As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be under a curse!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-1.htm">1 John 4:1</a></span><br />Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-15.htm">Matthew 7:15</a></span><br />Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/2-1.htm">2 Peter 2:1</a></span><br />Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-3.htm">1 Timothy 6:3-5</a></span><br />If anyone teaches another doctrine and disagrees with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and with godly teaching, / he is conceited and understands nothing. Instead, he has an unhealthy interest in controversies and disputes about words, out of which come envy, strife, abusive talk, evil suspicions, / and constant friction between men of depraved mind who are devoid of the truth. These men regard godliness as a means of gain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/3-10.htm">Titus 3:10-11</a></span><br />Reject a divisive man after a first and second admonition, / knowing that such a man is corrupt and sinful; he is self-condemned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/6-14.htm">2 Corinthians 6:14-17</a></span><br />Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? / What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? / What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/4-14.htm">Proverbs 4:14-15</a></span><br />Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers. / Avoid it; do not travel on it. Turn from it and pass on by.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For he that bids him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.</p><p class="hdg">partaker.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/50-18.htm">Psalm 50:18</a></b></br> When thou sawest a thief, then thou consentedst with him, and hast been partaker with adulterers.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/5-11.htm">Ephesians 5:11</a></b></br> And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove <i>them</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_timothy/5-22.htm">1 Timothy 5:22</a></b></br> Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/10-27.htm">Biddeth</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-28.htm">Bids</a> <a href="/2_john/1-8.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/1_john/5-19.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-11.htm">Farewell</a> <a href="/1_john/1-7.htm">Fellowship</a> <a href="/1_john/5-15.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/2_john/1-10.htm">Greeting</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-13.htm">Greets</a> <a href="/2_john/1-10.htm">Hail</a> <a href="/2_john/1-10.htm">Happiness</a> <a href="/2_john/1-10.htm">Love</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-5.htm">Part</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-1.htm">Partaker</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-13.htm">Partakes</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-13.htm">Partaketh</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-16.htm">Participates</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-1.htm">Sharer</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-26.htm">Shares</a> <a href="/2_john/1-10.htm">Speed</a> <a href="/luke/15-2.htm">Welcomes</a> <a href="/1_john/5-19.htm">Wicked</a> <a href="/2_john/1-10.htm">Words</a> <a href="/2_john/1-8.htm">Work</a> <a href="/1_john/3-12.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/10-27.htm">Biddeth</a> <a href="/job/15-25.htm">Bids</a> <a href="/3_john/1-10.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/3_john/1-11.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/genesis/31-28.htm">Farewell</a> <a href="/3_john/1-6.htm">Fellowship</a> <a href="/revelation/13-16.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/ezra/4-11.htm">Greeting</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-29.htm">Greets</a> <a href="/revelation/8-7.htm">Hail</a> <a href="/2_john/1-12.htm">Happiness</a> <a href="/2_john/1-13.htm">Love</a> <a href="/3_john/1-8.htm">Part</a> <a href="/revelation/1-9.htm">Partaker</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-13.htm">Partakes</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-13.htm">Partaketh</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-16.htm">Participates</a> <a href="/revelation/1-9.htm">Sharer</a> <a href="/revelation/20-6.htm">Shares</a> <a href="/genesis/24-12.htm">Speed</a> <a href="/matthew/18-5.htm">Welcomes</a> <a href="/3_john/1-10.htm">Wicked</a> <a href="/3_john/1-10.htm">Words</a> <a href="/3_john/1-5.htm">Work</a> <a href="/jude/1-15.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">2 John 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_john/1-1.htm">He exhorts a certain honorable matron, with her children, to persevere in Christian love and belief,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_john/1-8.htm">lest they lose the reward of their former profession;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_john/1-10.htm">and to have nothing to do with those seducers that bring not the true doctrine of Christ Jesus.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The greeting here is not merely a casual salutation but implies a form of endorsement or acceptance. In the early church, hospitality was a significant cultural practice, often involving the sharing of meals and resources. This phrase warns against extending such hospitality to false teachers, as it could be seen as supporting or legitimizing their message. The early Christian community was tightly knit, and any association with heretical teachings could lead to confusion and division within the church.<p><b>shares in his evil deeds</b><br>The concept of sharing in another's deeds is rooted in the biblical principle of accountability and association. By supporting or endorsing false teachers, one becomes complicit in their actions and teachings. This reflects the broader biblical theme of purity and holiness, where believers are called to separate themselves from sin and falsehood. The idea of sharing in evil deeds is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/1_corinthians/5-6.htm">1 Corinthians 5:6</a>, where Paul warns that "a little leaven leavens the whole lump," emphasizing the corrupting influence of sin and false teaching. This phrase underscores the importance of discernment and the responsibility of believers to uphold the truth of the gospel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_elder.htm">The Elder (John)</a></b><br>The author of the letter, traditionally understood to be the Apostle John, who is writing to warn against false teachers.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_elect_lady_and_her_children.htm">The Elect Lady and Her Children</a></b><br>The recipients of the letter, possibly a specific church or a prominent Christian woman and her family.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/f/false_teachers.htm">False Teachers</a></b><br>Individuals who were spreading heretical teachings contrary to the doctrine of Christ.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_church.htm">The Church</a></b><br>The broader Christian community that is being warned to remain vigilant against false teachings.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_doctrine_of_christ.htm">The Doctrine of Christ</a></b><br>The core teachings about Jesus Christ, which are being defended against distortion.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/guard_against_false_teachings.htm">Guard Against False Teachings</a></b><br>Believers must be vigilant in discerning truth from error, ensuring that they do not support or endorse teachings that contradict the doctrine of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_doctrine.htm">The Importance of Doctrine</a></b><br>Understanding and adhering to sound doctrine is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the faith and protecting the church from deception.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_association.htm">The Consequences of Association</a></b><br>Associating with or endorsing false teachers can lead to complicity in their wicked works, highlighting the need for careful discernment in relationships and partnerships.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_responsibility.htm">Community Responsibility</a></b><br>The church community has a collective responsibility to uphold truth and protect its members from harmful influences.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/practical_discernment.htm">Practical Discernment</a></b><br>Believers should cultivate a habit of testing teachings and influences against the Word of God, seeking wisdom and guidance through prayer and study.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_john_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 John 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_garima_gospels.htm">How can we reveal the works of darkness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_rescuing_from_sin_mean.htm">What is secondary separation?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'godspeed'_mean.htm">What does "godspeed" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_2_john_1_10-11_with_love.htm">How can the command in 2 John 1:10-11 to deny hospitality to false teachers be squared with broader New Testament teachings on love and hospitality?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_john/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - To give countenance and sanction to false doctrine is to share in the responsibility for all the harm which such false doctrine does. With which solemn warning the main portion of the Epistle ends. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_john/1-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Whoever</span><br /><span class="grk">ὁ</span> <span class="translit">(ho)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">greets</span><br /><span class="grk">λέγων</span> <span class="translit">(legōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">[such a person]</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτῷ</span> <span class="translit">(autō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">shares</span><br /><span class="grk">κοινωνεῖ</span> <span class="translit">(koinōnei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2841.htm">Strong's 2841: </a> </span><span class="str2">From koinonos; to share with others.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">τοῖς</span> <span class="translit">(tois)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Dative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(autou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">evil</span><br /><span class="grk">πονηροῖς</span> <span class="translit">(ponērois)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Dative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4190.htm">Strong's 4190: </a> </span><span class="str2">Evil, bad, wicked, malicious, slothful. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">deeds.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔργοις</span> <span class="translit">(ergois)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2041.htm">Strong's 2041: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_john/1-11.htm">2 John 1:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_john/1-11.htm">2 John 1:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_john/1-11.htm">2 John 1:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_john/1-11.htm">2 John 1:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_john/1-11.htm">2 John 1:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_john/1-11.htm">2 John 1:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_john/1-11.htm">2 John 1:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_john/1-11.htm">2 John 1:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_john/1-11.htm">2 John 1:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_john/1-11.htm">2 John 1:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_john/1-11.htm">NT Letters: 2 John 1:11 For he who welcomes him participates (2J iiJ 2Jn ii jn 2 jo)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_john/1-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 John 1:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 John 1:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_john/1-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 John 1:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 John 1:12" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>