2 John 1:10
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 John 1:10 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 John 1:10 is a verse from the book of 2 John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 John 1:10 — KJV
“If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:”
— 2 John 1:10 (KJV)
2 John 1:10 in Context — About the Book of 2 John
2 John is a postcard-length letter to a chosen lady and her children — walk in truth, love one another, and do not open the door to teachers who deny Christ. In thirteen verses it holds the balance every believer needs: love without compromising truth, truth without abandoning love.
Cross-References for 2 John 1:10
“Thou shalt not bring the hire of a whore, or the price of a dog, into the house of the LORD thy God for any vow: for even both these are abomination unto the LORD thy God.”
Shares key themes with 2 John 1:10: any, bring, into
“Therefore neither the priests of Dagon, nor any that come into Dagon's house, tread on the threshold of Dagon in Ashdod unto this day.”
Shares key themes with 2 John 1:10: come, any, into
“And David said to him, Canst thou bring me down to this company? And he said, Swear unto me by God, that thou wilt neither kill me, nor deliver me into the hands of my master, and I will bring thee down to this company.”
Shares key themes with 2 John 1:10: any, bring, into
“And Jehoash said to the priests, All the money of the dedicated things that is brought into the house of the LORD, even the money of every one that passeth the account, the money that every man is set at, and all the money that cometh into any man's heart to bring into the house of the LORD, dedicated things: or, holy things: Heb. holinesses that every...: Heb. of the souls of his estimation cometh...: Heb. ascendeth upon the heart of a man”
Shares key themes with 2 John 1:10: come, any, bring
“Then Hezekiah answered and said, Now ye have consecrated yourselves unto the LORD, come near and bring sacrifices and thank offerings into the house of the LORD. And the congregation brought in sacrifices and thank offerings; and as many as were of a free heart burnt offerings. consecrated...: or, filled your hand”
Shares key themes with 2 John 1:10: come, any, bring
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