2 John 1:12

Though I have a great deal to say to you, I would rather not trust it to paper and ink, but I am hoping to come and see you, and to speak with you face to face, so that your joy may be complete.

Twentieth Century 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 welcomes him is sharing with him in his wicked work.

13The children of your eminent sister send you their greetings.

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Cross References

John 16:12I have still much to say to you, but you cannot bear it now.

John 17:13But now I am to come to thee; and I am speaking thus, while still in the world, that they may have my own joy, in all its fullness, in their hearts.

1 Corinthians 16:5I will come to you as soon as I have been through Macedonia — for I am going through Macedonia —

Philemon 1:22Please also get a lodging ready for me, for I hope that I shall be given back to you all in answer to your prayers.

Hebrews 13:23You will be glad to hear that our Brother, Timothy, has been set free. If he comes here soon, we will visit you together.

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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