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3 John 1

3 John 1:13

Conclusion · 3 John 1:13–14
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Translations

Modern
I have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so with pen and ink.
Traditional
I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee:
Literal
I had many things to write to you, but I do not want to write to you with ink and pen;
Latin
Multa habui tibi scribere: sed nolui per atramentum et calamum scribere tibi.

Original

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

Notes

3 John 1:13

with pen and ink (literally ink and reed): n ancient times, people often wrote with a pen made from a reed and with black carbon ink (see also 2 John 1:12).

3 John 1:13–15

As in 2 John, the end of 3 John shows John’s desire to visit in person and make sure the instructions in this letter are followed.

Parallels

2 John 1:12–13

Glossary

Writer Writing

Topics

Books: Written with Pen and Ink Ink: General Scriptures Concerning Pen: General Scriptures Concerning