2 John 1:10 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: ”

2 John 1:10 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

If there come any unto you - Any professed teacher of religion. There can be no doubt that she to whom this Epistle was written was accustomed to entertain such teachers. And bring not this do...
2 John 1:10 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(5) If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into [your] house, neither bid him God speed: (5) We should have nothing to do with those who defend perverse doctrine.
2 John 1:10 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Exhortation and Warning. The commandment of love given by Christ to His Church from the beginning must be faithfully observed. Loyalty to Christ meant that His followers must beware of the false te...
2 John 1:10 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

there... any . any one (App-123) cometh. neither, &c . = and... not (App-105). bid... God speed . Literally, say, Hail! (Greek. chairein, to rejoice . See Matthew 26:49 ).
2 John 1:10 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: If there come any unto you - Under the character of an apostle or evangelist, to...
2 John 1:10 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

If there come any unto you,— If any one come unto you. Doddridge. Polycarp is said to have reported, that St. John, on going into the bath at Ephesus to washhimself,seeingCerinthusthere,he immedi...
2 John 1:10 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: If there come any - as a teacher or brother: indicative, not subjunctive:...
2 John 1:10 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

'This verse reminds us that the Gospel has its intolerance as well as tolerance' (Bp. Alexander). Ordinary courtesy is not forbidden, but to extend the right hand of fellowship would be to condone an...
2 John 1:10 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

(2) St. John had lately had opportunity of observing bow some of the matron’s children proved their adherence to the truth by their daily conduct. Having congratulated her about this, he states the c...
2 John 1:10 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Walking in Truth 2 John 1:1-13 This exquisite letter, a model of old-world correspondence, was probably written when the Apostle was the guest of the nephews of the lady addressed. The Epistle...
2 John 1:10 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist. (8) Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things whic...
2 John 1:10 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

If there come any unto you ,.... Under the character of a preacher; and bring not this doctrine ; or does not preach the doctrine of Christ, as before explained, but despises it, and preaches a co...
2 John 1:10 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: Ver. 10. And bring not this doctrine ] If he hold not the foundation, but be...
2 John 1:10 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

If there come any unto you Either as a teacher or a brother; and bring not this doctrine Of Christ, namely, that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, did come in the flesh to save mankind; or advance an...
2 John 1:10 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Caution against Seducers. A. D. 90. 10 If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctri...
2 John 1:10 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Ver. 10,11. Such as bring any contrary doctrine, (as Galatians 1:8 ), ought not to be harboured or countenanced by any encouraging salutation, lest we involve ourselves in the participation of the...
2 John 1:10 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘If any one comes to you, and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house, and give him no greeting, for he who gives him greeting partakes in his evil works.' The matter has in...
2 John 1:10 - The Biblical Illustrator

Receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed. Loyalty to Christ The man who comes to undermine men’s faith in Christ is on an evil errand. His work is an “evil work.” Let no false...
2 John 1:10 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Warning against false teachers
2 John 1:10 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 16:22 ; 1 Corinthians 5:11 ; 2 John 1:11 ; 2 Timothy 3:5 ; 2 Timothy 3:6 ; Galatians 1:8 ; Galatians 1:9 ; Genesis 24:12 ; Psalms 129:8 ; Romans 16:17 ; Romans 16:18 ; Titus...
2 John 1:10 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

If any came to you — Either as a teacher or a brother. And bring not this doctrine — That is, advance anything contrary to it. Receive him not into your house — As either a teacher or a brother — N...

2 John 1:10 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 John 1:10 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 John 1:10 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 John 1:10 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 John 1:10 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 John 1:10 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

2 John 1:10 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 John 1:10 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 John 1:10 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 John 1:10 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 John 1:10 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 John 1:10 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 John 1:10 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 John 1:10 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 John 1:10 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 John 1:10 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 John 1:10 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2 John 1:10 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 John 1:10 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 John 1:10 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 John 1:10 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes