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Text -- 3 John 1:13 (NET)

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1:13 I have many things to write to you, but I do not wish to write to you with pen and ink.
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Dictionary Themes and Topics: WRITING | REED | Pen | Ink | Elder | Beloved | more
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Robertson: 3Jo 1:13 - -- I had ( eichon ). Imperfect active of echō , when I began to write (grapsai , ingressive aorist active infinitive of graphō ).

I had ( eichon ).

Imperfect active of echō , when I began to write (grapsai , ingressive aorist active infinitive of graphō ).

Robertson: 3Jo 1:13 - -- I am unwilling to write ( ou thelō graphein ). "I do not wish to go on writing them."

I am unwilling to write ( ou thelō graphein ).

"I do not wish to go on writing them."

Robertson: 3Jo 1:13 - -- With ink and pen ( dia melanos kai kalamou ) , "by means of (dia ) black (ink) and reed (used as pen)."See 2Jo 1:12 for melanos and Mat 11:7 for k...

With ink and pen ( dia melanos kai kalamou )

, "by means of (dia ) black (ink) and reed (used as pen)."See 2Jo 1:12 for melanos and Mat 11:7 for kalamos , used for papyrus and parchment, as grapheion (a sharp stilus) for wax tablets.

Vincent: 3Jo 1:13 - -- I had ( εἷχον ) The imperfect tense: I was having , when I began to write.

I had ( εἷχον )

The imperfect tense: I was having , when I began to write.

Vincent: 3Jo 1:13 - -- Pen ( καλάμου ) Lit., reed . See Mat 11:7. The staff or scepter placed in mockery in Jesus' hand, Mat 27:29. A measuring-reed ...

Pen ( καλάμου )

Lit., reed . See Mat 11:7. The staff or scepter placed in mockery in Jesus' hand, Mat 27:29. A measuring-reed , Rev 11:1.

JFB: 3Jo 1:13 - -- Rather as Greek, "I wish not . . . to write" more.

Rather as Greek, "I wish not . . . to write" more.

Clarke: 3Jo 1:13 - -- I had many things to write - That is, I have many things that I might write; but having the hope of seeing thee shortly, I will not commit them to p...

I had many things to write - That is, I have many things that I might write; but having the hope of seeing thee shortly, I will not commit them to paper. Ink and pen are here mentioned; paper and ink in the preceding epistle.

TSK: 3Jo 1:13 - -- 2Jo 1:12

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per Verse)

Barnes: 3Jo 1:13 - -- I had many things to write ... - This Epistle closes, as the second does, with a statement that he had many things to say, but that he preferre...

I had many things to write ... - This Epistle closes, as the second does, with a statement that he had many things to say, but that he preferred waiting until he should see him rather than put them on paper. Perhaps there were some things which he wished to say which he would not like to have exposed to the possibility of being seen by the public eye.

But I will not with ink and pen ... - Notes at 2Jo 1:12.

Poole: 3Jo 1:13 - -- Having much more to say, as 2Jo 1:12 , he resolved on a more immediate, grateful, and effectual way of imparting and even impressing his sense, as t...

Having much more to say, as 2Jo 1:12 , he resolved on a more immediate, grateful, and effectual way of imparting and even impressing his sense, as the term, writing, is used in a greater latitude, Pro 3:3 , and elsewhere.

Gill: 3Jo 1:13 - -- I have many things to write,.... With regard to churches, and particular persons, and concerning hospitality to the poor brethren: but I will not w...

I have many things to write,.... With regard to churches, and particular persons, and concerning hospitality to the poor brethren:

but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee; suggesting he should take another method of communicating his mind to him, which he next mentions.

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Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: 3Jo 1:13 The figurative phrase with pen and ink is parallel to 2 John 12, suggesting that both letters may well have been written at approximately the same tim...

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Commentary -- Verse Range Notes

TSK Synopsis: 3 John - --1 He commends Gaius for his piety,5 and hospitality,7 to true preachers;9 complaining of the unkind dealing of ambitious Diotrephes on the contrary si...

MHCC: 3Jo 1:13-14 - --Here is the character of Demetrius. A name in the gospel, or a good report in the churches, is better than worldly honour. Few are well spoken of by a...

Matthew Henry: 3Jo 1:12-14 - -- Here we have, I. The character of another person, one Demetrius, not much known otherwise. But here his name will live. A name in the gospel, a fa...

Barclay: 3Jo 1:9-14 - --Here we come to the reason why this letter was written and are introduced to two of the main characters in the story. There is Diotrephes. In the int...

Constable: 3 John - --C. Demetrius' Opportunity for Love v. 12 John urged Gaius to show hospitable love to Demetrius to give G...

Constable: 3Jo 1:5--Jud 1:7 - --A. Gaius' Love vv. 5-8 John commended Gaius for his love of the brethren to encourage him to continue practicing this virtue. v. 5 John loved Gaius as...

Constable: 3Jo 1:9--Jud 1:10 - --B. Diotrephes' Lack of Love vv. 9-11 Gaius' good example stands out more clearly beside Diotrephes' bad example. Diotrephes is a rare name and means "...

Constable: 3Jo 1:13 - --III. CONCLUSION vv. 13-14 John concluded as he did to explain the brevity of this epistle and his hope to visit ...

College: 3 John - -- 3 JOHN 1 The elder, To my dear friend Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 2 Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go we...

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Introduction / Outline

Robertson: 3 John (Book Introduction) THIRD JOHN ABOUT a.d. 85 TO 90 By Way of Introduction Certainly 3 John is addressed to an individual, not to a church, though which Gaius we do ...

JFB: 3 John (Book Introduction) AUTHENTICITY.--That these two Epistles were written by the same author appears from their similarity of tone, style, and sentiments. That John, the be...

TSK: 3 John 1 (Chapter Introduction) Overview 3Jo 1:1, He commends Gaius for his piety, 3Jo 1:5, and hospitality, 3Jo 1:7, to true preachers; 3Jo 1:9, complaining of the unkind dealin...

Poole: 3 John 1 (Chapter Introduction) JOHN CHAPTER 1

MHCC: 3 John (Book Introduction) This epistle is addressed to a converted Gentile. The scope is to commend his stedfastness in the faith, and his hospitality, especially to the minist...

Matthew Henry: 3 John (Book Introduction) An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The Third Epistle of John Christian communion is exerted and cherished by letter. Christians are to be ...

Matthew Henry: 3 John 1 (Chapter Introduction) In this epistle the apostle congratulates Gaius upon the prosperity of his soul (3Jo 1:1, 3Jo 1:2), upon the fame he had among good Christians (3Jo...

Barclay: 3 John (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO THE SECOND AND THIRD LETTERS OF JOHN The very shortness of these two letters is the best guarantee of their genuineness. They are ...

Barclay: 3 John 1 (Chapter Introduction) The Teacher's Joy (3Jo_1:1-4) Christian Hospitality (3Jo_1:5-8) The Christian Adventurers (3Jo_1:5-8 Continued) Love's Appeal (3Jo_1:9-15)

Constable: 3 John (Book Introduction) Introduction Historical background Third John is probably the most personal letter in ...

Constable: 3 John (Outline) Outline I. Introduction vv. 1-4 II. The importance of love vv. 5-12 A. G...

Constable: 3 John 3 John Bibliography Alexander, W. "The Third Epistle of John." In The Speaker's Commentary: New Testament. Edit...

Haydock: 3 John (Book Introduction) THE THIRD EPISTLE OF ST. JOHN, THE APOSTLE. INTRODUCTION. St. John commends Gaius for his faith, charity, and hospitality towards strangers an...

Gill: 3 John (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO 3 JOHN This epistle was written by the Apostle John, who calls himself an "elder", as in the preceding, and is inscribed to a frien...

College: 3 John (Outline) OUTLINE I. GREETING - 1 II. GAIUS ADMONISHED - 2-8 A. Walking in the Truth - 2-4 B. Faithful in Working Together - 5-8 1. Faithful Act...

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