13 (A)I had many things to write to you, but I do not want to write to you with pen and ink; 14 but I hope to see you shortly, and we will speak [a]face to face.

15 (B)Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends (C)by name.

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  1. 3 John 1:14 Lit mouth to mouth

Final Greeting

13 Although I have a great deal to write to you,[a] I would rather not write with pen and ink. 14 Instead, I hope to see you[b] soon and speak face to face.

15 May peace be with you![c] Your friends greet you.[d] Greet[e] each of our friends by name.

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  1. 3 John 1:13 Lit. you (sing.)
  2. 3 John 1:14 Lit. you (sing.)
  3. 3 John 1:15 Lit. you (sing.)
  4. 3 John 1:15 Lit. you (sing.)
  5. 3 John 1:15 The Gk. verb is sing.