3 John 1:13

13 I had many things to write, but I will not 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, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.

12 Demetrius hath good report by all [men], and by the truth itself: and we [also] bear testimony; and ye know that our testimony is true.

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

14 But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace [be] to thee. [Our] friends salute thee. Greet the friends by name.

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