2 John 1:12
Having many things to write to you, I would not [write] with paper and ink; but I hope to come to you, and to speak face to face, that our joy may be full.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
11for he that bids him good speed shares in his evil deeds.
13The children of thy elect sister salute thee.
Cross References
John 16:12I have yet many things to say to you, but ye can not 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 made full in them.
1 Corinthians 16:5And I will come to you, when I shall pass through Macedonia. For I pass through Macedonia;
Philemon 1:22But at the same time be preparing for me also a lodging; for I hope that through your prayers I shall be given to you.
Hebrews 13:23Know that the brother, Timothy, has been 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 →