2 John 1:12

New American Bible - revised edition

Although I have much to write to you, I do not intend to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to visit you and to speak face to face so that our joy may be complete.

Cross References

Numbers 12:8

face to face I speak to him, plainly and not in riddles. The likeness of the Lord he beholds. Why, then, do you not fear to speak against my servant Moses?

John 15:11

“I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.

John 16:12

“I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now.

John 16:24

Until now you have not asked anything in my name; ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.

John 17:13

But now I am coming to you. I speak this in the world so that they may share my joy completely.

John 3:29

The one who has the bride is the bridegroom; the best man, who stands and listens to him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom’s voice. So this joy of mine has been made complete.

Romans 15:24

I hope to see you in passing as I go to Spain and to be sent on my way there by you, after I have enjoyed being with you for a time.

2 Timothy 1:4

I yearn to see you again, recalling your tears, so that I may be filled with joy,

Philemon 1:22

At the same time prepare a guest room for me, for I hope to be granted to you through your prayers. Final Greetings.

Hebrews 13:19

I especially ask for your prayers that I may be restored to you very soon.

Hebrews 13:23

I must let you know that our brother Timothy has been set free. If he comes soon, I shall see you together with him.

1 John 1:4

We are writing this so that our joy may be complete. God Is Light.

3 John 1:10

Therefore, if I come, I will draw attention to what he is doing, spreading evil nonsense about us. And not content with that, he will not receive the brothers, hindering those who wish to do so and expelling them from the church.