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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  • 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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  • 3 John 1:13-14
    2 verses
    86%

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

    14But 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.

  • 2 John 1:13
    81%

    13The children of your chosen sister greet you. Amen.

  • 2 Cor 2:3-4
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    79%

    3And I wrote this to you so that when I come, I would not have sorrow from those who ought to bring me joy; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.

    4For out of much trouble and anguish of heart I wrote to you with many tears; not that you should be grieved, but that you might know the love I have more abundantly toward you.

  • 1 Tim 3:14
    78%

    14These things I write to you, hoping to come to you shortly;

  • 1 John 1:4
    77%

    4And these things we write to you, that your joy may be full.

  • Phil 1:25-26
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    76%

    25And being confident of this, I know that I shall remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy of faith;

    26That your rejoicing for me may be more abundant in Jesus Christ by my coming to you again.

  • Rom 1:10-13
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    10Making request, if by any means now at last I may have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come to you.

    11For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, so that you may be established;

    12That is, that I may be encouraged together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me.

    13Now I would not have you ignorant, brothers, that I often planned to come to you, (but was hindered until now,) that I might have some fruit among you also, just as among other Gentiles.

  • 2 Cor 1:13
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    13For we write no other things to you than what you read or acknowledge; and I trust you shall acknowledge even to the end;

  • Phlm 1:20-21
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    75%

    20Yes, brother, let me have joy from you in the Lord: refresh my heart in the Lord.

    21Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I say.

  • Rom 15:22-24
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    22For this reason, I have been much hindered from coming to you.

    23But now having no more place in these regions, and having a great desire these many years to come to you,

    24Whenever 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.

  • 2 Cor 1:15-16
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    15And in this confidence, I intended to come to you before, that you might have a second benefit;

    16And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come again out of Macedonia to you, and by you to be brought on my way toward Judea.

  • Phlm 1:6-8
    3 verses
    75%

    6That the sharing of your faith may become effective by the acknowledgment of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.

    7For we have great joy and solace in your love, because the hearts of the saints are refreshed by you, brother.

    8Therefore, though I might be very bold in Christ to command you to do what is fitting,

  • 2 Tim 1:4
    75%

    4Greatly desiring to see you, being mindful of your tears, that I may be filled with joy;

  • 1 Thess 2:17
    74%

    17But we, brothers, having been taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavored more eagerly to see your face with great desire.

  • Gal 6:11
    73%

    11You see how large a letter I have written to you with my own hand.

  • Rom 15:32
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    32That I may come to you with joy by the will of God, and may be refreshed together with you.

  • 3 John 1:3
    73%

    3For I rejoiced greatly when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in you, even as you walk in the truth.

  • 1 Cor 16:7
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    7For I do not want to see you now just in passing; I hope to stay with you a while, if the Lord permits.

  • Col 2:1
    72%

    1For I wish that you knew what great conflict I have for you, and for those at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;

  • 2 Cor 13:10
    72%

    10Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the Lord has given me for edification, and not for destruction.

  • Heb 13:22
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    22And I urge you, brethren, bear with the word of exhortation, for I have written to you in few words.

  • 2 Cor 2:9
    72%

    9For to this end I also wrote, that I might test you and know whether you are obedient in all things.

  • Phil 2:28
    72%

    28I sent him therefore the more eagerly, that when you see him again, you may rejoice, and I may be less sorrowful.

  • Phlm 1:15-16
    2 verses
    72%

    15For perhaps he departed for a while for this purpose, that you might receive him forever;

    16No longer as a servant, but more than a servant, a beloved brother, especially to me, but how much more to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord?

  • Phlm 1:13
    71%

    13Whom I wished to keep with me, so that he might minister to me in your place in my chains for the gospel:

  • 2 Cor 7:3
    71%

    3I speak not this to condemn you: for I have said before, that you are in our hearts to die and live with you.

  • 1 Thess 3:6
    71%

    6But now that Timothy has come to us from you, and brought us good news of your faith and love, and that you have good remembrance of us always, longing to see us, as we also to see you:

  • 2 Cor 9:1
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    1Concerning the service to the saints, it is unnecessary for me to write to you:

  • Col 2:5
    71%

    5For though I am absent in the flesh, yet I am with you in the spirit, rejoicing to see your order, and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ.

  • Eph 1:15
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    15Therefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and love for all the saints,

  • 2 Tim 4:9
    71%

    9Do your diligence to come to me quickly;

  • Phil 2:19
    71%

    19But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly, that I also may be encouraged when I know your state.

  • 1 Thess 2:19
    71%

    19For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Is it not even you in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming?

  • 2 Cor 2:1
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    1But I decided this for myself, that I would not come to you again in sorrow.

  • 2 Pet 1:15
    71%

    15Moreover, I will make every effort that you may always remember these things after my departure.

  • Phil 2:23
    71%

    23Therefore I hope to send him at once, as soon as I see how it will go with me.

  • 2 Cor 7:16
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    16I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all things.