2 John 1:12

Though I have many things to write to you, I will not with parchment and ink; but I hope to come to you, and mouth with mouth to speak, that our joy may be complete.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

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 saith to him, " Farewell," becometh a participator of his evil deeds.

13The sons of thy elect sister ask your peace. Grace be with you. Amen.

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Cross References

John 16:12I have yet much to tell you, but you cannot now apprehend;

John 17:13BUT now I come to thee, and these (things) I speak in the world, that they may have my joy completed in themselves.

1 Corinthians 16:5But I will come to you when I shall have passed (round) from Makedunia: for I pass unto it, unto Makedunia.

Philemon 1:22But at once also prepare me a house of lodging, for I hope through your prayers I shall be given to you.

Hebrews 13:23But know that our brother Timotheos is released; and if he come soon, with him 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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