2 John 1:12

Though I have many things to write to you, I do not want to do so with paper and ink: but I hope to come to you, and speak face to face, that our joy may be full.

Revised King James 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 he who encourages him is a partaker in his evil deeds.

13The children of your chosen sister greet you.

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Cross References

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

John 17:13And now I come to you; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves.

1 Corinthians 16:5Now I will come to you, after I pass through Macedonia: for I intend to pass through Macedonia;

Philemon 1:22At the same time prepare me a guest room: for I hope that through your prayers I shall be given to you.

Hebrews 13:23I want you to know that our brother Timothy has been set at liberty; with whom, if he arrives shortly, I will come to 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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