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2 John 10-12
International Standard Version
2 John 10-12
International Standard Version
10 If anyone comes to you[a] but does not present his teachings,[b] do not receive[c] him into your house or even welcome[d] him, 11 because the one who welcomes him shares in his evil deeds.
Final Greeting
12 Although I have a great deal to write to you,[e] I would prefer not to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come to you and talk face to face, so that our joy may be complete.
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- 2 John 1:10 Lit. you (pl.)
- 2 John 1:10 Lit. this teaching
- 2 John 1:10 The Gk. verb is pl.
- 2 John 1:10 The Gk. verb is pl.
- 2 John 1:12 Lit. you (pl.)
2 John 10-12
New International Version
2 John 10-12
New International Version
10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not take them into your house or welcome them.(A) 11 Anyone who welcomes them shares(B) in their wicked work.
12 I have much to write to you, but I do not want to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to visit you and talk with you face to face,(C) so that our joy may be complete.(D)
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