2 John 1:10

Authorized King James Version

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

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
εἴ
G1487
if, whether, that, etc
#2
τις
G5100
some or any person or object
#3
ἔρχεται
G2064
there come
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#4
πρὸς
G4314
unto
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
#5
ὑμᾶς
G5209
you
you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)
#6
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#7
ταύτην
G3778
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
#8
τὴν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
διδαχὴν
G1322
doctrine
instruction (the act or the matter)
#10
οὐ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#11
φέρει
G5342
bring
to "bear" or carry (in a very wide application, literally and figuratively, as follows)
#12
μὴ
G3361
not
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#13
λαμβάνετε
G2983
receive
while g0138 is more violent, to seize or remove))
#14
αὐτῷ
G846
him
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
#15
εἰς
G1519
into
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#16
οἰκίαν
G3614
your house
properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics)
#17
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#18
χαίρειν
G5463
God speed
to be "cheer"ful, i.e., calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be well
#19
αὐτῷ
G846
him
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
#20
μὴ
G3361
not
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#21
λέγετε·
G3004
bid
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine sovereignty contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection