3 John 1:13

3 John 1:14 nasb — but I hope to see you shortly, and we will speak face to face.

NASB

"but I hope to see you shortly, and we will speak face to face."

— 3 John 1:14, NASB

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KJV
“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. ”
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ASV
“but I hope shortly to see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be unto thee. The friends salute thee. Salute the friends by name. ”
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WEB
“but I hope to see you soon, and we will speak face to face. Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends by name.”
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NET
“But I hope to see you right away, and we will speak face to face.”
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DRB
“But I hope speedily to see thee: and we will speak mouth to mouth. Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee. Salute the friends by name. ”
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BBE
“But I am hoping to see you in a short time, and to have talk with you face to face. May you have peace. Your friends here send you their love. Give my love to our friends by name.”
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KJVA
“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. ”
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3 John 1 — Context

Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God.

Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself; and we add our testimony, and you know that our testimony is true.

I had many things to write to you, but I am not willing to write them to you with pen and ink;

but I hope to see you shortly, and we will speak face to face.

3 John 1:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 3 John 1:14 say?

3 John 1:14 in the NASB reads: “but I hope to see you shortly, and we will speak face to face.”

Where is 3 John 1:14 in the Bible?

3 John 1:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 3 John, chapter 1, verse 14.

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 1:14.

What translation should I read 3 John 1:14 in?

3 John 1:14 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 1:14?

3 John 1:14 reads (NASB): “but I hope to see you shortly, and we will speak face to face.” 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.

3 John 1:14 nasb — but I hope to see you shortly, and we will speak face to face.

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