2 John 1:10

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

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Word by word — the Greek

Word	Greek	Strong’s	Meaning
If	εἴ ei	G1487	if · conditional particle
come	ἔρχεται erchetai	G2064	to come or go (in a great variety of applications · verb — present middle or passive deponent indicative, 3rd person singular
any	τις tis	G5100	some or any person or object · indefinite pronoun — nominative singular masculine
unto	πρὸς pros	G4314	a preposition of direction · preposition
you	ὑμᾶς hymâs	G5209	you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)
and	καὶ kai	G2532	and · conjunction
bring	φέρει, pherei	G5342	to "bear" or carry (in a very wide application · verb — present active indicative, 3rd person singular
not	οὐ ou	G3756	the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb · particle — negative
this	ταύτην tautēn	G3778	the he (she or it) · demonstrative pronoun — accusative singular feminine
doctrine	διδαχὴν didachēn	G1322	instruction (the act or the matter) · noun — accusative singular feminine
receive	λαμβάνετε lambanete	G2983	while G138 (αἱρέομαι) is more violent · verb — present active imperative, 2nd person plural
him	αὐτὸν auton	G846	the reflexive pronoun self · personal pronoun — accusative singular masculine
not	μὴ mē	G3361	(adverb) not · particle — negative
into	εἰς eis	G1519	to or into (indicating the point reached or entered) · preposition
house	οἰκίαν, oikian	G3614	properly · noun — accusative singular feminine
neither	μὴ mē	G3361	(adverb) not · particle — negative
bid	λέγετε· legete	G3004	properly · verb — present active imperative, 2nd person plural
him	αὐτῷ autō	G846	the reflexive pronoun self · personal pronoun — dative singular masculine
speed	χαίρειν chairein	G5463	to be "cheer"ful · verb — present active infinitive

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Cross-references

Titus 3:10 A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject;
Romans 16:17-18 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.
2 Thessalonians 3:6 Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly,…
2 Thessalonians 3:14 And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed.
2 Timothy 3:5-6 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
1 Corinthians 5:11 But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a…
2 John 1:11 For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.
1 Corinthians 16:22 If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha.

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Commentary

Matthew Henry on 2 John 1:10-11

Here, I. Upon due warning given concerning seducers, the apostle gives direction concerning the treatment of such. They are not to be entertained as the ministers of Christ. The Lord Christ will distinguish them from such, and so would he have his disciples. The direction is negative. 1. "Support them not: If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine (concerning Christ as the Son of God, the Messiah and anointed of God for our redemption and salvation), receive him not into your house." Possibly this lady was like Gaius, of whom we read in the next epistle, a generous housekeeper, and hospitable entertainer of travelling ministers and Christians. These deceivers might possibly exp…

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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 John 1:10

If there come any--as a teacher or brother. The Greek is indicative, not subjunctive; implying that such persons do actually come, and are sure to come; when any comes, as there will. True love is combined with hearty renunciation and separation from all that is false, whether persons or doctrines. receive him not . . . neither bid him God speed--This is not said of those who were always aliens from the Church, but of those who wish to be esteemed brethren, and subvert the true doctrine [GROTIUS]. The greeting salutation forbidden in the case of such a one is that usual among Christian brethren in those days, not a mere formality, but a token of Christian brotherhood.

Adam Clarke on 2 John 1:10

If there come any unto you - Under the character of an apostle or evangelist, to preach in your house; and bring not this doctrine, that Jesus is come in the flesh, and has died for the redemption of the world. Receive him not unto your house - Give him no entertainment as an evangelical teacher. Let him not preach under your roof. Neither bid him God speed - Και χαιρειν αυτῳ μη λεγερε· And do not say, Health to him - do not salute him with Peace be to thee! The usual salutation among friends and those of the same religion in the east is, Salam aleekum, "Peace be to you;" which those of the same religion will use among themselves, but never to strangers, except in very rare cases. This is t…

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The Church Fathers

Here you see an example of excommunication in the New Testament, both from table fellowship at home and from table fellowship in church.
— Hilary of Arles, INTRODUCTORY COMMENTARY ON 2 JOHN

Since it is written that we should avoid such people, how can we not assume that someone who associates with Arians is also an exponent of their heresy?
— Ambrose of Milan, Synod LETTERS 40

Although we ought to be seeking at all times, where ought we to seek? Among the heretics, where all is foreign and opposed to our truth, with whom we are forbidden to associate?
— Tertullian, ON THE PRESCRIPTION OF HERETICS 14.12

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2 John 1:10

Word by word — the Greek

Cross-references

Commentary

Matthew Henry on 2 John 1:10-11

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 John 1:10

Adam Clarke on 2 John 1:10

The Church Fathers

2 John 1:10

Word by word — the Greek

Cross-references

Commentary

Matthew Henry on 2 John 1:10-11

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 John 1:10

Adam Clarke on 2 John 1:10

The Church Fathers

John Gill on 2 John 1:10

Tyndale Open Study Notes on 2 John 1:10-11