2 John 1:12

Having many things to write to you, I did not intend [it] with paper and ink, but I hope to come to you, and speak mouth to mouth, that our joy may be full.

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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 he who is saying to him, “Greetings,” has fellowship with his evil works.

13The children of your chosen sister greet you. Amen.

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Cross References

Numbers 12:8I speak with him mouth to mouth, || Even [by] an appearance, and not in riddles; And he beholds the form of YHWH attentively. Now why have you not been afraid || To speak against My servant—against Moses?”

John 16:12I have yet many things to say to you, but you are not able to bear [them] now;

John 17:13And now I come to You, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled in themselves;

1 Corinthians 16:5And I will come to you when I pass through Macedonia—for I pass through Macedonia—

Philemon 1:22and at the same time also prepare for me a lodging, for I hope that through your prayers I will be granted to you.

Hebrews 13:23Know that the brother Timotheus is released, with whom I will see you, if he may come more shortly.

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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