3 John 1:13

I had many things to write to you, but I am unwilling to write to you with ink and pen;

World Messianic Bible British

In The King James Version

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

In Context

12Demetrius has the testimony of all, and of the truth itself; yes, we also testify, and you know that our testimony is true.

14but I hope to see you soon. Then we will speak face to face. Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends by name.

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Cross References

2 John 1:12Having 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.

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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