2 John 1:12
Having many things to write unto you, I would not write with paper and ink: but I trust to come unto you, and speak face to face, that our joy may be full.
King James Version
In Context
11For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.
13The children of thy elect sister greet thee. Amen.
Cross References
Numbers 12:8With him will I speak mouth to mouth, even apparently, and not in dark speeches; and the similitude of the LORD shall he behold: wherefore then were ye not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?
John 16:12I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.
John 17:13And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves.
1 Corinthians 16:5Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia.
Philemon 1:22But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.
Hebrews 13:23Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you.
Matthew Henry on 2 John 1:11-12
Caution against Seducers. ( a. d. 90.) 10 If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: 11 For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds. Here, I. Upon due warning given concerning seducers, the apostle gives direction concerning the treatment of such. They are not to be entertained as the ministers of Christ. The Lord Christ will distinguish them from such, and so would he have his disciples. The direction is negative. 1.… Read the whole commentary →