3 John 1:13

I had many things to write to you, but I do not wish to write them to you with pen and ink.

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

In Context

12Demetrius is borne witness to by all and by the truth itself. We also bear witness, and you know that our testimony is true.

14But I expect to see you soon, and we will speak face to face.

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Cross References

2 John 1:12I 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.

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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