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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.
2 John 1:12 — KJV
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2 John 1:12
King James Version (KJV)
“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody
Commentary
Commentary on 2 John 1:12
Theological / DevotionalMany things. In this letter the apostle has dealt only with the most urgent matter, to warn his readers about the danger of false teachers. Many other topics call for attention, but they can best be dealt with more clearly and expeditiously by word of mouth. John appears to be his own secretary.
Paper. Gr. chartēs, “a sheet of papyrus,” a common writing material. The word appears only here in the NT, though it appears in the LXX of Jer. 36:23.
Ink. For a discussion of ancient writing materials see Vol. V, pp. 112–114.
Face to face. Literally, “mouth to mouth” (cf. Num. 12:8), John’s emphasis being on the interchange of speech rather than the mere sight of his friends.
Our joy. The apostle’s visit would bring joy not only to the believers but also to himself. Thus, their joy would be mutual (cf. on 1 John 1:4).
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