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

Philippians 2:24

3 John 1:13

Bible References

Many

"I have much more to say to you, but you are unable at present to bear the burden of it.

I would

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

I trust

I hope, as soon as ever I extend my travels into Spain, to see you on my way and be helped forward by you on my journey, when I have first enjoyed being with you for a time.

I shall come to you after passing through Macedonia; for my plan will be to pass through Macedonia;

And at the same time provide accommodation for me; for I hope that through your prayers I shall be permitted to come to you.

I specially urge this upon you in order that I may be the more speedily restored to you.

That

"These things I have spoken to you in order that I may have joy in you, and that your joy may become perfect.

As yet you have not asked for anything in my name: ask, and you shall receive, that your hearts may be filled with gladness.

"But now I am coming to Thee, and I speak these words while I am in the world, in order that they may have my gladness within them filling their hearts.

being always mindful of your tears, and longing to see you that I may be filled with joy.

And we write these things in order that our joy may be made complete.

General references

but trusting, as I do, in the Lord, I believe that I shall myself also come to you before long.

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