2 John 1:10

Translations

Modern

If anyone comes to you but does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your home or even greet him.

Traditional

If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:

Literal

If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into the house, and do not speak to him to greet him.

Latin

Si quis venit ad vos, et hanc doctrinam non affert, nolite recipere eum in domum, nec Ave ei dixeritis.

Original

Greek

English

If anyone comes to you but does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your home or even greet him.

Notes

2 John 1:10–11

Christians should not invite any person who does not teach the truth about Christ into their homes. In the early church, Christians met for worship in homes (see Acts 2:46; 5:42; 8:3; 12:5, 12; Colossians 4:15; Philemon 1:2). Because of this, John may be referring to inviting false teachers into a meeting of the church.

This instruction may also refer to giving any type of hospitality to false teachers. Showing hospitality would support their work and help their message spread. John teaches that the only way to respond to them is to refuse to welcome them into the fellowship.

2 John 1:4–11

John now applies the truth and love that he mentioned in the introduction (1:1–3) to the situation of those he is writing to. Living in truth and love means maintaining unity or fellowship with true Christians (1:4–6). It also involves recognizing false teachers and choosing not to listen to or support them (1:7–11).

Theme notes and profiles

Early Christian Heresies

Related verses

Titus 3:10
Reject a divisive man after a first and second admonition,
Romans 16:17–18
Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them.
2 Thessalonians 3:6
Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us.
2 Thessalonians 3:14
Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed.
2 Timothy 3:5–6
…having a form of godliness but denying its power. Turn away from such as these!
1 Corinthians 5:11
But now I am writing you not to associate with anyone who claims to be a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a verbal abuser, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat.
2 John 1:11
Whoever greets such a person shares in his evil deeds.
1 Corinthians 16:22
If anyone does not love the Lord, let him be under a curse. Come, O Lord!
Galatians 1:8–9
But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be under a curse!
Psalm 129:8
May none who pass by say to them, “The blessing of the LORD be on you; we bless you in the name of the LORD.”

Glossary

Fellowship Second Letter of John

Topics

Acceptance Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God: Involve Saints in Their Guiltiness Calling Names Christian Minister: False and Corrupt Church: Rules of Discipline In, Mosaic and Christian Company: Evil Complicity: General Scriptures Concerning Debating False Doctrines: Teachers of not to be Countenanced Fellowship with the Wicked Forbidden Heresy: The Propagation of, Forbidden Under Severe Penalties Laying Down Life Non Believers Salutations: Denied to Persons of Bad Character Shunning The Doctrines of the Gospel: Those Who Oppose Are: Not to be Received Tolerance Ungodly Parents

2 John 1:10

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