3 John 1:13

13 I had many things to write to thee, but I will not ^[a] with ink and pen write to thee;

3 John 1:13 Meaning and Commentary

3 John 1:13

I have many things to write
With regard to churches, and particular persons, and concerning hospitality to the poor brethren:

but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee;
suggesting he should take another method of communicating his mind to him, which he next mentions.

3 John 1:13 In-Context

11 Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. He that does good is of God. He that does evil has not seen God.

12 Demetrius has witness borne to him by all, and by the truth itself; and *we* also bear witness, and thou knowest that our witness is true.

13 I had many things to write to thee, but I will not with ink and pen write to thee;

14 but I hope soon to see thee, and we will speak mouth to mouth. Peace [be] to thee. The friends greet thee. Greet the friends by name.

15 * [No text]

Footnotes

• [a]. 'Am not minded.'