3 John 1:13

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Πολλὰ εἶχον γράφειν, ἀλλʼ οὐ θέλω διὰ μέλανος καὶ καλάμου σοι γράψαι:

Transliteration

Many eichon graphein, but not thelō through melanos and kalamou to you grapsai:

Grammar Details

*Polla*: accusative, neuter, plural - many things
*eichon*: imperfect, active, indicative, 1st person singular - I was having/had
*graphein*: present, active, infinitive - to write
*all*: conjunction - but
*ou*: negative particle - not
*thelō*: present, active, indicative, 1st person singular - I wish/want
*dia*: preposition + genitive - through/by means of
*melanos*: genitive, neuter, singular - of ink
*kalamou*: genitive, masculine, singular - of pen/reed
*soi*: dative, 2nd person singular pronoun - to you
*grapsai*: aorist, active, infinitive - to write

Word Meanings

*eichon*: was having/had/possessed
*graphein*: to write/to be writing
*thelō*: wish/want/desire
*melanos*: ink/black substance
*kalamou*: pen/reed/writing instrument
*grapsai*: to write/to compose/to record

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About this Translation

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: King James VersionBest for: Original-language word studies

🎯 Translation Approach

Classic King James Version text presented with Strong's numbering to link English words to their underlying Hebrew and Greek terms. Prioritizes literal/formal correspondence while enabling original-language word study.

Word-for-word

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Readability

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💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Each English term is keyed to a Strong's number, enabling direct lookup of the underlying Hebrew or Greek word.
KJV text basis: Employs the classic King James Version wording known for formal equivalence and literary style.
Study-focused layout: Optimized for research and analysis, prioritizing lexical access over uninterrupted readability.
Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

✅ Strengths

Strong linkage to original Hebrew/Greek via Strong's numbers
High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language can be difficult for modern readers
Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

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Referenced Verses

2 John 1:12 : 12 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.

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