2 John 1:11

For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.

Ver. 11. Is partaker of his evil] 1. By his sinful silence and dissimulation. 2. Next, by confirming the sinner in his evil way. 3. Lastly, by offence given to others.

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

For he that biddeth him God speed, is partaker of his evil deeds - Shows that he countenances and approves of the doctrine which is taught. Compa...
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 me...
Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

is partaker . partaketh. Greek. koinoneo. See Rom 15:27. 1 Timothy 5:22 . evil . App-128.
Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds. By wishing a false brother joy х chairein ( G5463 )], "God speed," you im...
Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Biddeth him God speed ] 'The three salutations are eminently characteristic of the general view of life and its aim entertained by the three races....
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. Ha...
Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

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Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

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John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For he that biddeth him God speed ,.... Wishes him well, and success in his ministry, or in a friendly and familiar way converses with him: is par...
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, di...
Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

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Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

See Poole on " 3 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 greeti...
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 evi...
The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Warning against false teachers
The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

for he that biddeth him God- speed is partaker of his evil deeds. Here the warnings of the longer letter are summarized: Because many deceivers we...
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Timothy 5:22 ; Ephesians 5:11 ; Psalms 50:18 ; Revelation 18:4
Wesley's Explanatory Notes

For he that biddeth him God speed — That gives him any encouragement, is accessory to his evil deeds.

¹¹ For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.

Related Commentaries of 2 John 1:11

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The Biblical Illustrator

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Wesley's Explanatory Notes

2 John 1:11