3 John 1:13

13 I have much to write you, but I don't want to write with pen and ink;

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 Dear friend, don't imitate the bad, but the good. Those who do what is good are from God; those who do what is bad are not from God.

12 Everyone speaks well of Demetrius, and so does the truth itself. We vouch for him, and you know that our testimony is true.

13 I have much to write you, but I don't want to write with pen and ink;

14 however, I am hoping to see you very soon, and we will speak face to face. Shalom to you. Your friends send you their greetings. Greet each of our friends by name.