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2 John 1:10

2 John 1:10
If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

If there come any unto you,.... Under the character of a preacher;

and bring not this doctrine; or does not preach the doctrine of Christ, as before explained, but despises it, and preaches a…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

If there come any unto you - Any professed teacher of religion. There can be no doubt that she to whom this Epistle was written was accustomed to entertain such teachers. And bring not this doctrine -…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

If there come any unto you - Under the character of an apostle or evangelist, to preach in your house; and bring not this doctrine, that Jesus is come in the flesh, and has died for the redemption of…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 John 1:10-11

Here, I. Upon due warning given concerning seducers, the apostle gives direction concerning the treatment of such. They are not to be entertained as the ministers of Christ. The Lord Christ will…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

2 John 1:10-11

Warnings against False Charity

10. If there come any unto you Better, as R. V., if any one Cometh unto you:it is εἰ with the indicative, not ἐάν with the subjunctive. It is implied that such people do…