2 John 1:12

Having many things to write unto you, I would not with paper and ink: but I hope to come unto you, and speak mouth to mouth, that our joy may be full.

1770 John Worsley NT

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

11that biddeth him welcome, is partaker of his evil deeds.

13The children of thy elect sister salute thee. Amen.

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Cross References

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

John 17:13But now I am coming to Thee, and I speak these things in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in them.

1 Corinthians 16:5I will come to you, when I have passed through Macedonia; for I am to pass through Macedonia.

Philemon 1:22But I must add, prepare me also a lodging; for I hope that through your prayers I shall be restored to you.

Hebrews 13:23Know that our brother Timothy is set at liberty, with whom (if he come soon) 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 →

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