For if you had desired sacrifice, I would certainly have given it, but with holocausts, you will not be delighted.
2 John 1:11 - Catholic Public Domain Version For whoever speaks a greeting to him, is speaking with his evil works. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 for he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For he who wishes him success [who encourages him, wishing him Godspeed] is a partaker in his evil doings. American Standard Version (1901) for he that giveth him greeting partaketh in his evil works. Common English Bible because welcoming people like that is the same thing as sharing in their evil actions. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For he that saith unto him, God speed you, communicateth with his wicked works. English Standard Version 2016 for whoever greets him takes part in his wicked works. |
For if you had desired sacrifice, I would certainly have given it, but with holocausts, you will not be delighted.
And so, have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead, refute them.
You should not be quick to impose hands on anyone, nor should you take part in the sins of outsiders. Keep yourself chaste.
For anyone who is still feeding on milk is still unskillful in the Word of Justice; for he is like an infant.
Yet truly, save them, seizing them from the fire. And have mercy on others: in fear, hating even that which is of the flesh, the defiled garment.
And I heard another voice from heaven, saying: "Go away from her, my people, so that you may not be participants in her pleasures, and so that you may not be recipients of her afflictions.