3 John 1:13

I had many things to write, but I will not communicate them to you with ink and pen.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee:

In Context

12A good report is given of Demetrius by all, and by the truth itself: and we also give our testimony, and you know that our testimony is true.

14But I trust that I shall shortly see you, and we will speak mouth to mouth. Peace be to you. Our friends here salute you. Salute our friends with you by name.

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Cross References

2 John 1:12Though 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.

Matthew Henry on 3 John 1:13-14

The Character of Demetrius; Conclusion and Salutation. ( a. d. 90.) 12 Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true. 13 I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee: 14 But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee. Greet the friends by name. Here we have, I. The character of another person, one Demetrius, not much known otherwise.… Read the whole commentary →

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