3 John 1:13

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

I had {G2192} many things {G4183} to write {G1125}, but {G235} I will {G2309} not {G3756} with {G1223} ink {G3188} and {G2532} pen {G2563} write {G1125} unto thee {G4671}:

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

I have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so with pen and ink.

I had many things to write unto thee, but I am unwilling to write them to thee with ink and pen:

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Cross-References

  • 2 John 1:12 (5 votes)

    ¶ 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.