10a

(Good News Translation) then: (Logical Relationship) It may be helpful in translation to have a connecting word at the beginning of verse 10. This could help to show that the instructions in verses 10 and 11 are based on what John has said in verses 7–9.

If anyone comes to you: (Meaning) John is referring to the false teachers who were traveling around from church to church.

to you: (Pronoun Reference) The you here is plural, referring to the lady and her children, or in other words, to all the Christians who John was writing to.

10b

this teaching: (Pronoun Reference) The phrase this teaching refers back to Christ’s teachings as mentioned in verse 9.

10c

do not receive him into your home: (Meaning) John means that the Christians should not entertain these false teachers as guests in their homes or invite them to stay with them.

10d

or even greet him: (Meaning) This probably refers to greeting such a person as a fellow Christian.

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