3 John 1:13

I have so much to say to you, but I don't want to do it in writing with pen and ink.

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

In Context

12Everyone speaks well of Demetrius—and the truth does so too! We also speak well of him, and you know we tell the truth.

14I hope to see you soon so we can talk face to face.

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Cross References

2 John 1:12I 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!

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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