3 John 1:13

I had many things to write, but I am unwilling to write them to thee with ink and pen:

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I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee:

In Context

12Demetrius hath the witness of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, we also bear witness; and ye know that our witness is true.

14but I hope shortly to see thee, and we shall speak face to face.

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Cross References

2 John 1:12Having many things to write unto you, I would not write them with paper and ink: but I hope to come unto you, and to speak face to face, that our joy may be made full.

Matthew Henry on 3 John 1:13-14

The Character of Demetrius; Conclusion and Salutation. ( a. d. 90.) 12 Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true. 13 I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee: 14 But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee. Greet the friends by name. Here we have, I. The character of another person, one Demetrius, not much known otherwise.… Read the whole commentary →

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