3 John 1:13 · Webster's Bible
3 John 1:13 in the Original Greek
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3 John 1:13 in Other Translations
| KJV | I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee: |
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| WEB | I had many things to write to you, but I am unwilling to write to you with ink and pen; |
| ASV | I had many things to write unto thee, but I am unwilling to write them to thee with ink and pen: |
| YLT | Many things I had to write, but I do not wish through ink and pen to write to thee, |
| WBT | I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write to thee: |
| DBY | I had many things to write to thee, but I will not with ink and pen write to thee; |
Commentary on 3 John 1:13
Expositions from classic Bible commentators.
Adam Clarke · 3 John 1:13
I had many things to write - That is, I have many things that I might write; but having the hope of seeing thee shortly, I will not commit them to paper. Ink and pen are here mentioned; paper and ink in the preceding epistle.
John Gill · 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.
Jamieson, Fausset & Brown · 3 John 1:13
I will not--rather as Greek, "I wish not . . . to write" more.
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Questions about 3 John 1:13
What does 3 John 1:13 say?
3 John 1:13 in the Webster's Bible reads: “I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write to thee:” Read it in the full context of 3 John 1, alongside the classic commentary on this page.
Where is 3 John 1:13 found in the Bible?
3 John 1:13 is in the book of 3 John, chapter 1, verse 13, in the New Testament.
What Bible translation is 3 John 1:13 shown in?
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I.Demetrius, on the other hand, has a good report from all and of the truth itself. John and others also bear witness to his character, and Gaius can trust this testimony. Demetrius was likely well known to both John’s church and Gaius's. II. John closes the letter expressing a desire to see Gaius soon and wishing him peace. He also sends greetings from mutual friends and instructs Gaius to greet their friends by name, indicating a personal connection.