2Jo 12 | MHM | STEP | Conclusion and Salutation. John ends his letter with warm and personal words. He expresses his hope to visit and talk in person, because some things are better discussed face to face than written in a letter. He also shares greetings from another Christian family, showing the close relationships among believers. These final words encourage Christian friendship, fellowship, and joy. v. 12 : John writes, 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 ). Although he has much more to say, he prefers to visit and speak in person. Meeting together brings greater joy and understanding for both John and his Christian friends (Romans 1:12 ).

‏ 2 John 12

Conclusion and Salutation.

John ends his letter with warm and personal words. He expresses his hope to visit and talk in person, because some things are better discussed face to face than written in a letter. He also shares greetings from another Christian family, showing the close relationships among believers. These final words encourage Christian friendship, fellowship, and joy.

v. 12: John writes, 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 ^a). Although he has much more to say, he prefers to visit and speak in person. Meeting together brings greater joy and understanding for both John and his Christian friends (Romans 1:12 ^b).