3 John 1:13 kjva — I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee:

King James Version with Apocrypha

"I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee:"

— 3 John 1:13, King James Version with Apocrypha

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3 John 1 — Context

10

Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.

11

Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.

12

Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true.

13

I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee:

14

But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee. Greet the friends by name.

3 John 1:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 3 John 1:13 say?
3 John 1:13 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee:”
Where is 3 John 1:13 in the Bible?
3 John 1:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 3 John, chapter 1, verse 13.
Who wrote 3 John?
3 John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle ("the elder"). It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of 3 John about?
A short, personal letter commending Gaius for hospitality to itinerant Christian workers, rebuking a domineering local leader named Diotrephes, and commending Demetrius. A glimpse of first-century church life from the inside.
What are the major themes of 3 John?
3 John explores themes including Hospitality, Truth, Leadership, Encouragement. These themes shape the meaning and context of 3 John 1:13.
What translation should I read 3 John 1:13 in?
3 John 1:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 3 John 1:13?
3 John 1:13 reads (KJVA): “I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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