2 John 1:12

Many things having to write to you, I did not intend through paper and ink, but I hope to come unto you, and speak mouth to mouth, that our joy may be full;

Young's Literal Translation

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 he who is saying to him, 'Hail,' hath fellowship with his evil works.

13salute thee do the children of thy choice sister. Amen.

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Cross References

Numbers 12:8mouth unto mouth I speak with him, and [by] an appearance, and not in riddles; and the form of Jehovah he beholdeth attentively; and wherefore have ye not been afraid to speak against My servant — against Moses?'

John 16:12'I have yet many things to say to you, but ye are not able to bear [them] now;

John 17:13'And now unto Thee I come, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves;

1 Corinthians 16:5And I will come unto you, when I pass through Macedonia — for Macedonia I do pass through —

Philemon 1:22and at the same time also prepare for me a lodging, for I hope that through your prayers I shall be granted to you.

Hebrews 13:23Know ye that the brother Timotheus is released, with whom, if he may come more shortly, 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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