2 John 1:12
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“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.”
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“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.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“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.”
King James Version · Public Domain“Having 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.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“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 · Public DomainOther passages that echo 2 John 1:12 — 13 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Numbers 12:8I speak with him face to face, clearly and not in riddles; he sees the form of the LORD. Why then were you unafraid to speak against My servant Moses?”
- John 15:11I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.
- John 16:12I still have much to tell you, but you cannot yet bear to hear it.
- John 16:24Until now you have not asked for anything in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.
- John 17:13But now I am coming to You; and I am saying these things while I am in the world, so that they may have My joy fulfilled within them.
- Romans 15:24I hope to see you on my way to Spain. And after I have enjoyed your company for a while, you can equip me for my journey.
- 1 Corinthians 16:5After I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be going through Macedonia.
- 2 Timothy 1:4Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.
- Philemon 1:22In the meantime, prepare a guest room for me, because I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.
- Hebrews 13:19And I especially urge you to pray that I may be restored to you soon.
- Hebrews 13:23Be aware that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I will come with him to see you.
- 1 John 1:4We write these things so that our joy may be complete.
- 3 John 1:13I have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so with pen and ink.
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