2 John 1:12

Having many things I could write to you, I would not with paper and ink; but I hope to come to you, and to converse mouth to mouth, that our joy may be complete.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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 that saith to him, Joy to thee, is a participator in his evil deeds.

13The children of thy elect sister salute thee. Grace be with you. Amen.

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Cross References

John 16:12Moreover, I have much to say to you: but ye cannot comprehend it now.

John 17:13But now I come to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that my joy may be complete in them.

1 Corinthians 16:5And I will come to you, when I pass from Macedonia; for I am about to pass through Macedonia.

Philemon 1:22And herewith, prepare also a house for me to lodge in; for I hope that, by your prayers, I shall be given to you.

Hebrews 13:23And know ye, that our brother Timothy is set at liberty: and if he come soon, I, with him, shall 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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