Bible verse
Whoever greets such a person shares in his evil deeds.
2 John 1:11 · BSB
The verses around it, from 2 John 1.
7 For many deceivers have gone out into the world, refusing to confess the coming of Jesus Christ in the flesh. Any such person is the deceiver and the antichrist.
8 Watch yourselves, so that you do not lose what we have worked for, but that you may be fully rewarded.
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.
KJV
For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.
ASV
for he that giveth him greeting partaketh in his evil works.
ERV
for he that giveth him greeting partaketh in his evil works.
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