2 John 1:12
2 John · New Testament · Chapter 1
“Having many things to write unto you, I would not write with paper and ink: but I trust to come unto you, and speak face to face, that our joy may be full.”2 John 1:12
What Does 2 John 1:12 Mean?
2 John 1:12 is found in the book of 2 John, chapter 1, verse 12 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 17 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (17)
These passages are connected to 2 John 1:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
John 15:11“These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.”1 John 1:4“And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full.”3 John 1:13“I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee:”John 16:24“Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.”John 16:12“I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.”Numbers 12:8“With him will I speak mouth to mouth, even apparently, and not in dark speeches; and the similitude of the LORD shall he behold: wherefore then were ye not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?”John 3:29“He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.”John 17:13“And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves.”Romans 15:24“Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your company.”1 Corinthians 16:5“Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia.”Philippians 2:24“But I trust in the Lord that I also myself shall come shortly.”2 Timothy 1:4“Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;”Philemon 1:22“But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.”Hebrews 13:19“But I beseech you the rather to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.”Acts 15:27“We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell you the same things by mouth.”1 Timothy 3:14“These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly:”Hebrews 13:23“Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you.”
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