Verse Comparison: 2 John 1:11
American Standard Version
for he that giveth him greeting partaketh in his evil works.
Amplified® Bible
For he who wishes him success [who encourages him, wishing him Godspeed] is a partaker in his evil doings.
Contemporary English Version
Greeting them is the same as taking part in their evil deeds.
Darby English Version
for he who greets him partakes in his wicked works.
Good News Bible
For anyone who wishes them peace becomes their partner in the evil things they do.
International Standard Version
for the one who greets him shares in his evil deeds.
King James Version
For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.
New American Standard Bible
for the one who gives him a greeting participates in his evil deeds.
New International Version
Anyone who welcomes him shares in his wicked work.
New King James Version
for he who greets him shares in his evil deeds.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
for the one who gives him a greeting participates in his evil deeds.
Young's Literal Translation
for he who is saying to him, `Hail,' hath fellowship with his evil works.