2 John 1:12
Having many things to write unto you, I would not do it with paper and ink; but I hope to come unto you, and speak mouth to mouth, that our joy may be complete.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
11He that biddeth him welcome, takes part in his wicked works.
13The children of thy elect sister salute thee. Amen.
Cross References
John 16:12I have many things to say to you, but ye cannot bear them just now.
John 17:13But now I am coming to thee; and I am speaking these things in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves.
1 Corinthians 16:5Now I will come unto you when I have passed through Macedonia (for I am passing through Macedonia);
Philemon 1:22But at the same time prepare me also a lodging: for I hope that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.
Hebrews 13:23Know that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come 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 →