2 John 12-13
Lexham English Bible
Conclusion and Final Greeting
12 Although[a] I have many things to write to you, I do not want to do so by means of paper and ink, but I hope to be with you and to speak face to face[b], so that your[c] joy may be complete. 13 The children of your elect sister greet you.
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- 2 John 1:12 Here “although” is supplied as a component of the participle (“have”) which is understood as concessive
- 2 John 1:12 Literally “mouth to mouth”
- 2 John 1:12 Some manuscripts have “our”
2 John 12-13
New International Version
12 I have much to write to you, but I do not want to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to visit you and talk with you face to face,(A) so that our joy may be complete.(B)
13 The children of your sister, who is chosen by God,(C) send their greetings.
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