2 John 1:12

I have lots of things to tell you, but I don’t want to write them all in a letter. I hope to visit you soon. Then we can talk together. That will make us all really happy.

Plain English Version

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

11They are telling lies about Jesus. If you are friendly to them, it’s like you are helping them do that bad thing.

13The church here is like a sister to your church. God picked them, just like he picked you mob. All the church mob here say hello to you all.

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Cross References

John 16:12I have a lot more to tell you, but it’s too much for you right now.

John 17:13Father, I am coming to you soon, but I am saying these things now, while I am still here in the world, so that my followers can be properly happy inside themselves, just like I am.

1 Corinthians 16:5But before I get to Corinth, I have to go through Macedonia country, and after that, I will visit you.

Philemon 1:22Now I will tell you a bit about myself. I know that you mob are praying for me at this time, so I reckon they will soon let me go out of this jail. Then I will come and visit you again. So get a place ready for me to live in while I stay with 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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