2 John 1:10
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:”
εἰ
If, whether, that. Ei. Scripture's great conditionals hinge on this word, framing promises, warnings, and tests of faith. If you confess, if you believe, if you remain. The ifs of God are invitations, not uncertainties.
τὶς
anyone
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τὶς
Someone, anyone, something. Tis. Scripture often hinges on this small word: if anyone thirsts, let him come. The invitation is unrestricted. No one is excluded from the call.
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ἔρχομαι
comes
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ἔρχομαι
To come, to go, to arrive. Erchomai. Come Lord Jesus. The final prayer of Scripture is an invitation. The church lives in expectation of His return.
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διδαχή
teaching
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διδαχή
Teaching, doctrine, instruction. Didache. They continued steadfastly in the apostles teaching. The first mark of a healthy church is devotion to sound teaching.
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φέρω
does bring,
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φέρω
To bring, to carry, to bear. Phero. Holy men of God spoke as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. The Spirit carries the messenger so the message arrives with divine accuracy.
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λαμβάνω
do receive
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λαμβάνω
Receive, take, accept. Lambanō. What God offers must be actively received, not merely acknowledged. Reach out and take hold.
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οἰκία
the] house,
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οἰκία
A house, a household, a family dwelling. In My Father's house are many rooms. Your eternal home is being prepared by Jesus Himself right now.
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χαίρω
to greet
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χαίρω
To rejoice, to be glad. Chairo. Rejoice in the Lord always. Chairo is more than feeling happy. It is the settled joy of one who knows God is in control and that the outcome is certain.
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λέγω
do tell;
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λέγω
To say, to speak with authority. Jesus said and it was so. When Jesus speaks everything listens. His words carry the weight of creation behind them.
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