2 John 1:11

“for whoever greets him shares in his evil works.”

2 John 1:11 · direct translation from the Greek
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2 John 1:11, word by word

greetsλέγωνlegōn

say

To express something in words to others.

Where else “legōn” appears
greetsχαίρεινchairein

greet

What one says on meeting: literally "rejoice!".

Where else “chairein” appears
sharesκοινωνεῖkoinōnei

share, take part

To share; to have a part with others.

Where else “koinōnei” appears
in his evilπονηροῖςponērois

evil

One who does or desires evil, opposed to God and the good.

Where else “ponērois” appears
worksἔργοιςergois

deed

What someone does, their conduct.

Where else “ergois” appears

The context

10If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house and do not greet him;

11 · This verse (above)

12Though I have many things to write to you, I did not want to do so with paper and ink; but I hope to come to you and speak face to face, so that your joy may be complete.

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