2 John 1:12

Having more things to write unto you, I would not by paper and ink: for I hope that I shall be with you, and speak face to face: that your joy may be full.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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 saith unto him, God speed you, communicateth with his wicked works.

13The children of thy sister Elect salute thee.

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Cross References

Numbers 12:8For I speak to him mouth to mouth: and plainly, and not by riddles and figures doth he see the Lord. Why then were you not afraid to speak ill of my servant Moses?

John 16:12I have yet many things to say to you: but you 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 filled in themselves.

1 Corinthians 16:5Now I will come to you, when I shall have passed through Macedonia. For I shall pass through Macedonia.

Philemon 1:22But withal prepare me also a lodging. For I hope that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.

Hebrews 13:23Know ye 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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