2 John 1:12

I have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so with paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come and speak with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.

Berean Standard Bible

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

11Whoever greets such a person shares in his evil deeds.

13The children of your elect sister send you greetings.

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Cross References

Numbers 12:8I speak with him face to face, clearly and not in riddles; he sees the form of the LORD. Why then were you unafraid to speak against My servant Moses?”

John 16:12I still have much to tell you, but you cannot yet bear to hear it.

John 17:13But now I am coming to You; and I am saying these things while I am in the world, so that they may have My joy fulfilled within them.

1 Corinthians 16:5After I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be going through Macedonia.

Philemon 1:22In the meantime, prepare a guest room for me, because I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.

Hebrews 13:23Be aware that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I will come with him to 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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