3 John 1:13

I had many things to write, but I do not wish to write to you with pen and ink.

English Majority Text (NT)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

12Demetrius has a good testimony with everyone, and of the truth itself. And we also testify, and you know that our testimony is true. 1 Final Greetings

14But I wish to see you shortly, and we shall speak face to face. Peace to you. Our friends greet you. Greet the friends by name.

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Cross References

2 John 1:12Although I had many things to write to you, I did not wish to do so with paper and ink; but I hope to come to you and speak face to face, in order that our joy may be fulfilled.

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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