3 John 1:13

Conclusion and Final Greeting

13 I have many things to write to you, but I do not want to write to you by means of ink and pen.

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, do not imitate [what is] evil, but [what is] good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God.

12 Demetrius has been testified to by all, even by the truth itself. And we also testify [to him], and you know that our testimony is true.

13 I have many things to write to you, but I do not want to write to you by means of ink and pen.

14 But I hope to see you right away, and to speak {face to face}.

15 Peace [be] to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends by name.