Other translations
American Standard Version
for he that giveth him greeting partaketh in his evil works.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
For he that says to him, “You are welcome”, is a partaker with his evil deeds.
Darby Bible Translation
for he who greets him partakes in his wicked works.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
For he that saith unto him, God speed you, communicateth with his wicked works.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
for he that giveth him greeting partaketh in his evil works.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
for whoever greets him takes part in his wicked works.
God's Word
Whoever greets him shares the evil things he's doing.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
for the one who says, "Welcome," to him shares in his evil works.
International Standard Version
because the one who welcomes him shares in his evil deeds.
NET Bible
because the person who gives him a greeting shares in 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 them shares in their wicked work.
New Living Translation
Anyone who encourages such people becomes a partner in their evil work.
Webster's Bible Translation
For he that wisheth him happiness, is partaker of his evil deeds.
Weymouth New Testament
He who bids him Farewell is a sharer in his evil deeds.
The World English Bible
for he who welcomes him participates in his evil works.