3 John 1:13

Many things I had to write, but I do not wish to write to you through ink and pen,

Literal Standard Version

In The King James Version

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

In Context

12testimony has been given to Demetrius by all, and by the truth itself, and we also—we testify, and you have known that our testimony is true.

14and I hope to see you soon, and we will speak mouth to mouth. Peace to you! The friends greet you. Be greeting the friends by name.

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Cross References

2 John 1:12Having 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.

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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