2 John 1:12

Though I have many other things to tell you, I would rather not use paper and ink. Instead I hope to come and see you, and to speak with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.

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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

11because the person who welcomes them is sharing with them in their evil work.

13The children of your sister, who is chosen by God, send you their greetings.

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Cross References

John 16:12I have still much to say to you, but you cannot bear it now.

John 17:13But now I am to come to you; and I am speaking like this, while still in the world, so that they may have my own joy, in all its fullness, in their hearts.

1 Corinthians 16:5I will come to you as soon as I have been through Macedonia – for I am going through Macedonia –

Philemon 1:22Please also get a lodging ready for me, for I hope that I will be given back to you all in answer to your prayers.

Hebrews 13:23You will be glad to hear that our friend, Timothy, has been set free. If he comes here soon, we will visit you together.

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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