2 John 1:12

I have many things to write to you, but I would not write them with paper and ink. I hope to come to you and to talk with you face to face, so that your joy may be full.

Montgomery New Testament

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 the man who greets him shares in his wicked work.

13The children of your elect sister send you greeting.

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Cross References

John 16:12"I have yet many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them just now.

1 Corinthians 16:5Now I shall come to you after I have gone through Macedonia.

Philemon 1:22Please also prepare for me a lodging, for I am hoping by your prayers to be restored to you again.

Hebrews 13:23You know that our brother Timothy has been set free. If he comes soon, I will see him with 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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