2 John 1:11An Understandable Version (2005 edition)For the person who greets him [with approval] participates in his evil deeds [i.e., in his false teaching]. See the chapter |
Do not be in a hurry to lay hands on anyone [i.e., to appoint them to office. See 4:14], and do not participate in the sins of other people. [Note: If Timothy failed to carefully determine the qualifications of a prospective elder before appointing him, it would make him partially responsible for any wrongdoing by that elder]. Keep yourself pure [i.e., of involvement in anyone’s sins].