John’s Farewell Greeting

^12 (A)Having many things to write to you, I did not wish to do so with paper and ink; but I hope to come to you and speak face to face, ^(B)that our joy may be full.

Farewell Greeting

^13 (A)I had many things to write, but I do not wish to write to you with pen and ink; ¹⁴ but I hope to see you shortly, and we shall speak face to face.

Peace to you. Our friends greet you. Greet the friends by name.

⁴ And these things we write to you ^(A)that ^[a]your joy may be full.

¹³ But now I come to You, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled in themselves.

²⁴ Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, ^(A)that your joy may be ^(B)full.

¹¹ “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and ^(A)that your joy may be full.

²³ Know that our brother Timothy has been set free, with whom I shall see you if he comes shortly.

¹⁹ But I especially urge you to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.

²² But, meanwhile, also prepare a guest room for me, for ^(A)I trust that ^(B)through your prayers I shall be granted to you.

⁴ greatly desiring to see you, being mindful of your tears, that I may be filled with joy,