2 John 1:12

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

Many

John 16:12

I would

3 John 1:13

I trust

That

1 John 1:4

General references

3 John 1:13

Bible References

Many

I have still much to say to you, but you cannot bear it just now.

I would

I had a great deal to write to you, but I do not want to write to you with ink and pen;

I trust

whenever I went to Spain, I am hoping to see you on my way there, and to be sped forward by you after I have enjoyed your company for a while.

I mean to visit you after my tour in Macedonia, for I am going to make a tour through Macedonia.

And get quarters ready for me, for I am hoping that by your prayers I shall be restored to you.

I urge you to this all the more, that I may get back to you the sooner.

That

I have told you this, that my joy may be within you and your joy complete.

hitherto you have asked nothing in my name; ask and you will receive, that your joy may be full.

But now I come to thee (I speak thus in the world that they may have my joy complete within them).

When I recall the tears you shed when we parted, I long by night and day to see you again. That would fill me with joy,

We are writing this to you that our own joy may be complete.

General references

I had a great deal to write to you, but I do not want to write to you with ink and pen;