2 John 1:12

I have a great deal to say to you all, but will not write it with paper and ink. Yet I hope to come to see you and speak face to face, so that your happiness may be complete.

Weymouth NT (1912)

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

11He who bids him Farewell is a sharer in his evil deeds.

13The children of your elect sister send greetings to you.

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Cross References

John 16:12"I have much more to say to you, but you are unable at present to bear the burden of it.

John 17:13"But now I am coming to Thee, and I speak these words while I am in the world, in order that they may have my gladness within them filling their hearts.

1 Corinthians 16:5I shall come to you after passing through Macedonia; for my plan will be to pass through Macedonia;

Philemon 1:22And at the same time provide accommodation for me; for I hope that through your prayers I shall be permitted to come to you.

Hebrews 13:23You will rejoice to hear that our brother Timothy has been set at liberty. If he comes soon, I will see you with him.

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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