2 John 1:12

Though I have many things to write to you, I determined not to communicate them by means of paper and ink: for I hope to come to you, and to speak mouth to mouth, that our joy may be full.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

11for he that wishes him well, is partaker of his evil deeds.

13The children of your elect sister greet you.

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Cross References

John 16:12I have yet many things to say to you; but you can not bear them now.

John 17:13And now I come to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves.

1 Corinthians 16:5Now I will come to you, when I have passed through Macedonia, for I intend to go through Macedonia;

Philemon 1:22At the same time, also, prepare me a lodging: for I hope that through the prayers of you all, I may be given to you.

Hebrews 13:23Know 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 →

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