2 John 1:12

KJV1611 – Modern English

Having many things to write to you, I did not wish to do so with paper and ink; but I hope to come to you and speak face to face, that our joy may be full.

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    I have much to write to you, but I do not want to do so with paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come to you and speak face to face, so that our joy may be complete.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    Having{G2192} many{G4183} things to write{G1125} unto you,{G5213} I would{G1014} not{G3756} [write them] with{G1223} paper{G5489} and{G2532} ink:{G3188} but{G235} I hope{G1679} to come{G2064} unto{G4314} you,{G5209} and{G2532} to speak{G2980} face{G4750} to{G4314} face,{G4750} that{G2443} your{G5209} joy{G5479} may be{G5600} made full.{G4137}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Having{G2192}{(G5723)} many things{G4183} to write{G1125}{(G5721)} unto you{G5213}, I would{G1014}{(G5675)} not{G3756} write with{G1223} paper{G5489} and{G2532} ink{G3188}: but{G235} I trust{G1679}{(G5719)} to come{G2064}{(G5629)} unto{G4314} you{G5209}, and{G2532} speak{G2980}{(G5658)} face{G4750} to{G4314} face{G4750}, that{G2443} our{G2257} joy{G5479} may be{G5600}{(G5753)} full{G4137}{(G5772)}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    I had many thinges to wryte vnto you neverthelesse I wolde not wryte with paper and ynke: but I trust to come vnto you and speake with you mouth to mouth that oure ioye maye be full.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    I had many thinges to wryte vnto you: neuertheles I wolde not wryte wt papyre and ynke, but I trust to come vnto you, and to speake with you mouth mouth, that oure ioye maye be full.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Although I had many things to write vnto you, yet I woulde not write with paper & ynke: but I trust to come vnto you, & speake mouth to mouth, that our ioy may be full.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    I had many thynges to write vnto you: neuerthelesse, I woulde not write with paper & inke, but I trust to come vnto you, and speake with you mouth to mouth, that our ioy may be full.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ¶ 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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Having many things to write to you, I don't want to do so with paper and ink, but I hope to come to you, and to speak face to face, that our joy may be made full.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    Many things having to write to you, I did not intend through paper and ink, but I hope to come unto you, and speak mouth to mouth, that our joy may be full;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Having many things to write unto you, I would not `write them' with paper and ink: but I hope to come unto you, and to speak face to face, that your joy may be made full.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Having many things to write unto you, I would not [write them] with paper and ink: but I hope to come unto you, and to speak face to face, that your joy may be made full.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Having much to say to you, it is not my purpose to put it all down with paper and ink: but I am hoping to come to you, and to have talk with you face to face, so that your joy may be full.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Having many things to write to you, I don't want to do so with paper and ink, but I hope to come to you, and to speak face to face, that our joy may be made full.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Conclusion Though I have many other things to write to you, I do not want to do so with paper and ink, but I hope to come visit you and speak face to face, so that our joy may be complete.

Referenced Verses

  • John 16:24 : 24 Until now you have asked nothing in my name: ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be complete.
  • John 17:13 : 13 And now I come to you; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves.
  • John 15:11 : 11 These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.
  • 1 John 1:4 : 4 And these things we write to you, that your joy may be full.
  • 3 John 1:13-14 : 13 I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write to you: 14 But I trust I shall shortly see you, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be to you. Our friends greet you. Greet the friends by name.
  • John 16:12 : 12 I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now.
  • Num 12:8 : 8 'With him I will speak face to face, clearly, and not in dark speeches; and he will see the likeness of the LORD. Why then were you not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?'
  • Rom 15:24 : 24 Whenever I journey to Spain, I will come to you; for I hope to see you on my journey, and to be helped on my way there by you, if first I may enjoy your company for a while.
  • 1 Cor 16:5-7 : 5 Now I will come to you when I pass through Macedonia, for I am going through Macedonia. 6 Perhaps I will stay with you, or even spend the winter, so you may help me on my journey wherever I go. 7 For I do not want to see you now just in passing; I hope to stay with you a while, if the Lord permits.
  • 2 Tim 1:4 : 4 Greatly desiring to see you, being mindful of your tears, that I may be filled with joy;
  • Phlm 1:22 : 22 But meanwhile, also prepare a lodging for me, for I trust that through your prayers I shall be granted to you.
  • Heb 13:19 : 19 But I urge you all the more to do this, that I may be restored to you sooner.
  • Heb 13:23 : 23 Know that our brother Timothy has been set free, with whom, if he comes soon, I will see you.

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