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2 John 12
English Standard Version
2 John 12
English Standard Version
Final Greetings
12 (A)Though I have much to write to you, I would rather not use paper and ink. (B)Instead I hope to come to you and talk face to face, (C)so that our joy may be complete.
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2 John 12
International Standard Version
2 John 12
International Standard Version
Final Greeting
12 Although I have a great deal to write to you,[a] I would prefer not to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come to you and talk face to face, so that our joy may be complete.
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- 2 John 1:12 Lit. you (pl.)
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