2 John 1:12

God's Word

I have a lot to write to you. I would prefer not to write a letter. Instead, I hope to visit and talk things over with you personally. Then we will be completely filled with joy.

Cross References

Numbers 12:8

I speak with him face to face, plainly and not in riddles. He even sees the form of the Lord. Why weren’t you afraid to criticize my servant Moses?”

John 15:11

I have told you this so that you will be as joyful as I am, and your joy will be complete.

John 16:12

“I have a lot more to tell you, but that would be too much for you now.

John 16:24

So far you haven’t asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive so that you can be completely happy.

John 17:13

“But now, ⌞Father,⌟ I’m coming back to you. I say these things while I’m still in the world so that they will have the same joy that I have.

John 3:29

“The groom is the person to whom the bride belongs. The best man, who stands and listens to him, is overjoyed when the groom speaks. This is the joy that I feel.

Romans 15:24

Now I am on my way to Spain, so I hope to see you when I come your way. After I have enjoyed your company for a while, I hope that you will support my trip to Spain.

2 Timothy 1:4

I remember your tears and want to see you so that I can be filled with happiness.

Philemon 1:22

One more thing—have a guest room ready for me. I hope that, because of your prayers, God will give me back to you.

Hebrews 13:19

I especially ask for your prayers so that I may come back to you soon.

Hebrews 13:23

You know that Timothy, our brother, has been freed. If he comes here soon, both of us will visit you.

1 John 1:4

We are writing this so that we can be completely filled with joy.

3 John 1:10

For this reason, when I come I will bring up what he’s doing. He’s not satisfied with saying malicious things about us. He also refuses to accept the believers ⌞we send⌟ as guests. He even tries to stop others who want to accept them and attempts to throw those people out of the congregation.