2 John 1:11
Good News Translation
For anyone who wishes them peace becomes their partner in the evil things they do.

New Revised Standard Version
for to welcome is to participate in the evil deeds of such a person.

Contemporary English Version
Greeting them is the same as taking part in their evil deeds.

New American Bible
for whoever greets him shares in his evil works.

Douay-Rheims Bible
For he that saith unto him: God speed you, communicateth with his wicked works.

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For he that saith unto him: God speed you, communicateth with his wicked works.

partaker.

Psalm 50:18 If thou didst see a thief thou didst run with him: and with adulterers thou hast been a partaker.

Ephesians 5:11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness: but rather reprove them.

1 Timothy 5:22 Impose not hands lightly upon any man, neither be partaker of other men's sins. Keep thyself chaste.

Revelation 18:4 And I heard another voice from heaven, saying: Go out from her, my people; that you be not partakers of her sins and that you receive not of her plagues.

Context
Beware of Deceivers
10If any man come to you and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into the house nor say to him: God speed you. 11For he that saith unto him: God speed you, communicateth with his wicked works. 12Having more things to write unto you, I would not by paper and ink: for I hope that I shall be with you and speak face to face, that your joy may be full.…
Cross References
Ephesians 5:11
And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness: but rather reprove them.

1 Timothy 5:22
Impose not hands lightly upon any man, neither be partaker of other men's sins. Keep thyself chaste.

Hebrews 5:13
For every one that is a partaker of milk is unskilful in the word of justice: for he is a little child.

Jude 1:23
But others save, pulling them out of the fire. And on others have mercy, in fear, hating also the spotted garment which is carnal.

2 John 1:10
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