2 John 1:12
Having many things, I did not want to write to you by paper and ink, but I hope to come to you, and to speak mouth to mouth, so that our joy may be filled.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
11For he who speaks to him to rejoice, partakes of his evil works.
13The children of thy chosen sister salute thee. Truly.
Cross References
Numbers 12:8With him I will speak mouth to mouth, even manifestly, and not in dark speeches, and he shall behold the form of LORD. Why then were ye not afraid to speak against my servant, against Moses?
John 16:12I have yet many things to say to you, but ye cannot bear them now.
John 17:13And now I come to thee. And I speak these things in the world, so that they may have my joy fulfilled in them.
1 Corinthians 16:5But I will come to you when I pass through Macedonia, for I do pass through Macedonia.
Philemon 1:22But simultaneously also prepare a lodging for me, for I hope that by your prayers I will be granted to you.
Hebrews 13:23Know ye, brother Timothy who was set free is with whom I will see you, if he comes sooner.
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 →