3 John 1:13 “I have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so wi…”

3 John 1:13

I have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so with pen and ink.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee:

World English Bible

I had many things to write to you, but I am unwilling to write to you with ink and pen;

American Standard Version

I had many things to write unto thee, but I am unwilling to write them to thee with ink and pen:

Geneva Bible 1599

I haue many things to write: but I will not with yncke and pen write vnto thee:

Darby Translation

I had many things to write to thee, but I will not with ink and pen write to thee;

Young's Literal Translation

Many things I had to write, but I do not wish through ink and pen to write to thee,

Bible in Basic English

I had much to say to you, but it is not my purpose to put it all down with ink and pen:

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In context

12Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself. We also testify for him, and you know that our testimony is true.

14Instead, I hope to see you soon and speak with you face to face. Peace to you. The friends here send you greetings. Greet each of our friends there by name.

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