2 John 1:12
Having much to say to you, it is not my purpose to put it all down with paper and ink: but I am hoping to come to you, and to have talk with you face to face, so that your joy may be full.
Bible in Basic English
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In Context
11For he who gives him words of love has a part in his evil works.
13The children of your noble sister, who is of God's selection, send you their love.
Cross References
Numbers 12:8With him I will have talk mouth to mouth, openly and not in dark sayings; and with his eyes he will see the form of the Lord: why then had you no fear of saying evil against my servant Moses?
John 16:12I have still much to say to you, but you are not strong enough for it now.
John 17:13And now I come to you; and these things I say in the world so that they may have my joy complete in them.
1 Corinthians 16:5But I will come to you after I have gone through Macedonia, for that is my purpose;
Philemon 1:22And make a room ready for me; for I am hoping that through your prayers I will be given to you.
Hebrews 13:23Our brother Timothy has been let out of prison; and if he comes here in a short time, he and I will come to you together.
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 →