If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:
If someone shows up at your door and they're not teaching the real truth about Christ, don't welcome them in or wish them well on their journey.
Don't give a platform to people who are spreading lies about who Jesus really is.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, the Apostle John wrote this letter to a specific church or individual to warn about the dangers of false teachers who were denying the true nature of Jesus Christ, such as his incarnation. This was a time when early Christianity was battling emerging heresies like Gnosticism, which threatened to undermine the core gospel message. John emphasizes the need for believers to protect their communities by not supporting those who spread contrary doctrines.
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