3 John 1:13

Having many things to write to you, but I do not wish to write them to you with ink and paper:

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

12To Demetrius it has been testified by all, and by the truth itself: and we also testify: and you know that our testimony is true.

14but I hope to see you immediately, and mouth to mouth we will speak. Peace be unto you. The friends salute you; salute the friends by name.

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Cross References

2 John 1:12Having many things to write to you, I would not write them with paper and ink: but I hope to come to you, and mouth to mouth to speak to you, in order that our joy may be 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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