2 John 1:12
Though I had many things, unto you, to write, I was not minded [to say them] with paper and ink; but I hope to come unto you, and, mouth to mouth, to talk,—that your joy may be made full.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
11For, he that biddeth him rejoice, hath fellowship with his wicked works.
13The children of thy chosen sister salute thee.
Cross References
Numbers 12:8Mouth to mouth, do I speak with him And plainly—not in dark sayings, And the form of Yahweh, doth he discern,—Wherefore then, were ye not afraid to speak against my servant—against Moses?
John 16:12Yet many things, have I, unto you, to be saying,—but ye cannot bear them, just now;
John 17:13But, now, unto thee, am I coming; and, these things, am I speaking in the world, that they may have my own joy fulfilled in themselves.
1 Corinthians 16:5Now I will come unto you, as soon as I have passed through Macedonia,—for I do pass through Macedonia,
Philemon 1:22At the same time, moreover, be also getting ready for me, a lodging; for I am hoping that, through your prayers, I shall be granted as a favour unto you.
Hebrews 13:23Know ye that our brother Timothy hath been set at liberty,—with whom, if more speedily he be coming, 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 →