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.
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4 additional translationsHaving many things to write unto you, I would not write them with paper and ink: but I hope to come unto you, and to speak face to face, that your joy may be made full.
I have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so with paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come and speak with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.
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;
Having many things to write to you, I would not with paper and ink; but hope to come to you, and to speak mouth to mouth, that our joy may be full.
About this book
New Testament▾
About this book
New Testament2 John — The elder writes to ‘the elect lady and her children’ — thirteen verses of truth and love, with a warning not to welcome those who bring another doctrine.
- Author
- The apostle John (traditional), styling himself ‘the elder’ (v. 1)
- Date
- Late 1st century, c. AD 85–95