3 John 1:13

A Conservative Version

I had many things to write, but I did not want to write to thee by pen and ink.

Cross References

2 John 1:12

Having many things, I did not want to write to you by paper and ink, but I hope to come to you, and to speak mouth to mouth, so that our joy may be filled.

Matthew 1:19

But Joseph her husband, being a righteous man, and not wanting to expose her to public disgrace, intended to dismiss her privately.