2 John 1:12

I have so many things to tell you that I won't write any more with paper and ink, for I hope to visit you and talk with you face to face. How happy that would make us!

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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 if you encourage them you share in their evil work.

13Greetings to you from the children of your chosen sister.

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Cross References

Numbers 12:8I talk to him personally, face to face. I speak plainly, not in riddles. He sees the likeness of the Lord. So why weren't you afraid when you criticized my servant Moses?”

John 16:12There's much more I want to explain to you, but you couldn't stand it now.

John 17:13Now I'm coming to you, and I say these things while I am still here in the world so they may share completely in my joy.

1 Corinthians 16:5After I've been to Macedonia, I plan to come and visit you. I pass that way through Macedonia

Philemon 1:22In the meantime please have a room ready for me, for I hope to be able to return to see you soon in answer to your prayers.

Hebrews 13:23You should know that Timothy has been set free. If he gets here 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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