When you see a thief, you are pleased with him, and your portion is with adulterers.
2 John 1:11 - Tree of Life Version For the one greeting him shares in his evil deeds. 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. |
When you see a thief, you are pleased with him, and your portion is with adulterers.
Take no part in the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them—
Do not lay hands on anyone hastily or take part in the sins of others—keep yourself pure.
For anyone living on milk is inexperienced with the teaching about righteousness—he is an infant.
save them by snatching them out of the fire; but on others have mercy with fear—hating even the garment defiled by the flesh.
Then I heard another voice from heaven saying, “Come out of her, my people, lest you participate in her sins and receive her plagues!