2 John 1:12

Although I have much to write to you, I would rather not use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come to you and speak face to face, so that our joy may be full.

Text-Critical English NT

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 whoever greets him takes part in his evil works.

13The children of yoʋr chosen sister greet yoʋ.

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Cross References

John 16:12“I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now.

John 17:13But now I am coming to yoʋ, and I speak these things in the world so that they may have my joy made full within them.

1 Corinthians 16:5After I pass through Macedonia, I will come to you (for I will be passing through Macedonia),

Philemon 1:22At the same time, I want yoʋ to prepare a guest room for me, for I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you soon.

Hebrews 13:23You should know that our brother Timothy has been released. If he comes soon, he will be with me when I see 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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