2 John 1:10

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

Berean Standard Bible

Study note

Setting — The apostle John writes to a local congregation, addressing the immediate arrival of itinerant teachers who reject the apostolic doctrine of Christ.

The words — ἔρχεται (erchetai) means "comes," and ταύτην (tautēn) means "this," anchoring the command to the specific arrival of individuals carrying a specific message.

The thread — This directive echoes the New Testament pattern of ecclesiastical separation found in Titus 3:10, Romans 16:17, and 2 Thessalonians 3:6. It directly follows the warning in 2 John 1:9 and is reinforced by the consequence stated in 2 John 1:11.

Why it lands — The text commands believers to withhold hospitality and greeting from those who reject Christ's teaching, establishing that refusal to associate with false doctrine is a practical safeguard for the community.

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The Greek words

King James Version

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

Cross-references

Titus 3:10 Reject a divisive man after a first and second admonition,
Romans 16:17 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 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 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!
Psalms 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.”