3 John 1:13

I have a great deal to say to you, but I do not wish to go on writing it with ink and pen.

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee:

In Context

12The character of Demetrius has the approval of all men, and of the truth itself. We also express our approval of it, and you know that we only give our approval to that which is true.

14But I hope to see you very soon, and then we will speak face to face. Peace be with you. Our friends send greetings to you. Greet our friends individually.

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Cross References

2 John 1:12I 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.

Matthew Henry on 3 John 1:13-14

The Character of Demetrius; Conclusion and Salutation. ( a. d. 90.) 12 Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true. 13 I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee: 14 But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee. Greet the friends by name. Here we have, I. The character of another person, one Demetrius, not much known otherwise.… Read the whole commentary →

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