2 John 1:12

Having many things to write to you, I don’t want to do so with paper and ink, but I hope to come to you and to speak face to face, that our joy may be made full.

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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 he who welcomes him participates in his evil deeds.

13The children of your chosen sister greet you. Amen.

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Cross References

Numbers 12:8With him, I will speak mouth to mouth, even plainly, and not in riddles; and he shall see the LORD’s form. Why then were you not afraid to speak against my servant, against Moses?”

John 16:12“I still have many things to tell you, but you can’t bear them now.

John 17:13But now I come to you, and I say these things in the world, that they may have my joy made full in themselves.

1 Corinthians 16:5I will come to you when I have passed through Macedonia, for I am passing through Macedonia.

Philemon 1:22Also, prepare a guest room for me, for I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.

Hebrews 13:23Know that our brother Timothy has been freed, with whom, if he comes shortly, I will 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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