2 John 1:12
Having many things to write to you, I would not with paper and ink; but hope to come to you, and to speak mouth to mouth, that our joy may be full.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
11for he who greets him partakes in his wicked works.
13The children of thine elect sister greet thee.
Cross References
Numbers 12:8Mouth to mouth do I speak to him openly, and not in riddles; and the form of Jehovah doth he behold. 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 these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in them.
1 Corinthians 16:5But I will come to you when I shall have gone through Macedonia; for I do go through Macedonia.
Philemon 1:22But withal prepare me also a lodging; for I hope that I shall be granted to you through your prayers.
Hebrews 13:23Know that our brother Timotheus is set at liberty; with whom, if he should come soon, 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 →