2 John 1:12

I have much more to write to you, but I am not willing to do so through paper and ink. For I hope that I may be with you in the future, and that I may speak face to face, so that your joy may be full.

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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 whoever speaks a greeting to him, is speaking with his evil works.

13The sons of your Elect Sister greet you.

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Cross References

Numbers 12:8For I speak with him mouth to mouth, and plainly. And not through enigmas and figures does he perceive the Lord. Therefore, why were you not afraid to disparage my servant Moses?”

John 16:12I still have many things to say to you, but you are not able to bear them now.

John 17:13And now I am coming to you. But I am speaking these things in the world, so that they may have the fullness of my joy within themselves.

1 Corinthians 16:5Now I will visit you after I have passed through Macedonia. For I will pass through Macedonia.

Philemon 1:22But also, at once, prepare a lodging for me. For I am hoping, through your prayers, to present myself to you.

Hebrews 13:23Know that our brother Timothy has been set free. If he arrives soon, then I will see you with him.

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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