KJV ORIGINAL
For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Because when you encourage someone who's spreading lies about Jesus or welcome them with open arms, you're basically helping them do damage.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Supporting people who spread harmful lies makes you part of the problem.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The letter of 2 John was written by an individual identifying himself as "the Elder" to a specific Christian woman and her children, likely in the late first century AD. It was written to warn against itinerant false teachers who denied the full humanity of Jesus and to instruct the recipients not to offer them hospitality or support.
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