2 John 1:12

I have many things to write to you, but I did not wish to write them with paper and ink. However, I expect to come to you and speak face to face, so that our joy will 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

11For the one who greets him participates in his evil deeds.

13The children of your chosen sister greet you.

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Cross References

Numbers 12:8I speak to Moses directly, not with visions or riddles. 1 He sees my form. 1 So why are you unafraid 1 to speak against my servant, against Moses?”

John 16:12I have many things to say to you, but you would not understand them now.

John 17:13Now I am coming to you, but I am saying these things in the world so that they will have my joy fulfilled in themselves.

1 Corinthians 16:5But I will come to you when I pass through Macedonia. For I will pass through Macedonia.

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

Hebrews 13:23Know that our brother Timothy has been set free, with whom I will see you if he comes soon.

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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