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3 John 1:13 KJV
3 John · chapter 1 · verse 13
I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee:3 John 1:13 · King James Version
3 John 1:13 in context
11Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.
12Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true.
13I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee:
14But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee. Greet the friends by name.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- writegraphōto write, with reference to the form of the letters, to delineate letters on a tablet…G1125 →
- penkalamosa reed, a staff made of a reed, a reed staff, a measuring reed or rod, a writer's reed, a…G2563 →
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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.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 12-14