Do not participate in the unfruitful works of darkness, but expose them instead.
2 John 1:11 - The Text-Critical English New Testament for whoever greets him takes part in 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. Catholic Public Domain Version For whoever speaks a greeting to him, is speaking with his evil works. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For he that saith unto him, God speed you, communicateth with his wicked works. |
Do not participate in the unfruitful works of darkness, but expose them instead.
Do not lay hands on anyone hastily, and do not take part in the sins of others; keep yoʋrself pure.
Anyone who lives on milk is unacquainted with the teaching about righteousness, for he is an infant.
and others save with fear by snatching them out of the fire, hating even the garment that is stained by the flesh.
Then I heard another voice from heaven say, “Come out of her, my people, so that you do not participate in her sins, and so that you do not receive any of her plagues;