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Expositor's Greek Testament (Nicoll)

3 John 1:13

γράψαι, aor. of the complete composition in the Apostle's mind; γράφειν, pres. of the process of putting it on paper. κάλαμος (in full κάλαμος γραφεύς), a reed-pen, as distinguished from γραφεῖον, a sharp-pointed stilus for writing on waxed tablets. Plutarch (Dem., 29, 3) says that Demosthenes, when meditating and writing, was accustomed to bite his κάλαμος.

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See also 3 John 1:13 in other biblical comments:

  • Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

    Verse 3 John 1:13. _I HAD MANY THINGS TO WRITE_] That is, I have many things that I might write; but having the hope of seeing thee shortly, I will not commit them to paper. _Ink_ and _pen_ are here m...

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    I HAD MANY THINGS TO WRITE ... - This Epistle closes, as the second does, with a statement that he had many things to say, but that he preferred waiting until he should see him rather than put them on...

  • Annotated Bible by A.C. Gaebelein

    COMMENTARY ON THE SECOND EPISTLE THE THIRD EPISTLE The Third Epistle is addressed by the elder, the aged Apostle John, to a brother by name of Gaius. A Gaius is mentioned in Acts 19:29; Acts 20:4, Ro...

  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

    3 JOHN 1:12. COMMENDATION OF DEMETRIUS. He was probably the bearer of this letter and one of the evangelists. The name was so common that any identification with the Demetrius of Acts 19:24 is improba...

  • Barclay Daily Study Bible (NT)

    THE TEACHER'S JOY (3 John 1:1-4)...

  • Barclay Daily Study Bible (NT)

    I have already written something to the church, but Diotrephes, who is ambitious for the leadership, does not accept our authority. So, then, when I come, I will bring up the matter of his actions, fo...

  • Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

    WILL. App-102. WITH. by means of. App-104. 3 John 1:1. INK. See 2 Corinthians 3:3. PEN. Greek. _kalamos._ Elsewhere translated "reed"....

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    Conclusion The marked similarity to the Conclusion of the Second Epistle is strong evidence that the two letters were written about the same time. See notes on 2 John 1:12-13....

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    _I had many things to write_ With R. V., following א ABC and all ancient Versions, we must add TO THEE. -I had" is imperfect: at the time of my writing there were many things which I had to communicat...

  • Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges Commentary

    13, 14. CONCLUSION 13, 14. The marked similarity to the Conclusion of the Second Epistle is strong evidence that the two letters were written about the same time. See notes on 2 John 1:12-13....

  • Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges Commentary

    For γράφειν ([1000][1001]) read ΓΡΆΨΑΙ ΣΟΙ ([1002][1003][1004][1005]): γράφειν is from 2 John 1:12. Similarly [1006] and the Vulgate substitute ἐβουλήθην from 2 John 1:12 for ΘΈΛΩ. For γράψαι ([1007]...

  • Charles Rose Commentaries

    ΕΊΧΟΝ _impf. ind. act. от_ ΈΧ (G2192) иметь, ΓΡΆΨΑΙ _aor. act. inf. от_ ΓΡΆΦΩ (G1125) писать. _Aor._ указывает на написание отдельного письма, содержащего то, что автор чувствовал себя обязанным напи...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    Final salutation. 3 John 1:13-14 (3 John 1:13) I had much to write you, but I do not wish to write through paper and ink; (3 John 1:14) I hope, rather, to see you and we shall speak mouth to mouth. (1...

  • Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

    I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee: I WILL NOT, [ theloo (G2309)] - 'I wish not ... to write' more....

  • Commentary on the Minor Epistles by Caton

    VERSE 13. I HAD MANY THINGS TO WRITE. John thought of other things concerning the church its members, Diotrephes, Demetrius, and all but forebore writing with pen and ink, lest it fall into improper...

  • Concordant Commentary on the New Testament by A. E. Knoch

    2 The prosperity of the soul must not be confounded with spiritual prosperity. Like the salvation of the soul (1Pe_1:9), it refers to that physical enjoyment and satisfaction which will be fully known...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:13 not (b-12) 'Am not minded.'...

  • EasyEnglish Bible Commentaries

    ENCOURAGE THOSE WHO DO GOOD WORK 3 JOHN _IAN MACKERVOY_ ABOUT THIS LETTER 1 THE WRITER The author of this letter was the *apostle John. He also wrote 1 John and 2 John. He called himself ‘the *e...

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    (3) (13) I HAD MANY THINGS TO WRITE. — Rather, _There were many things which I wished to write._ BUT I WILL NOT. — Comp. 2 John 1:12. (14) PEACE BE TO THEE. — The best wish which the Apostle can form...

  • Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

    THE APOSTLE'S JOY 3 John 1:1 Again we meet the words _love_ and _truth_. Transparency of speech and life is an essential condition of soul health. It would not be desirable to express the wish of 3 J...

  • Gary Hampton Commentaries

    DEMETRIUS AND SOME CLOSING WORDS Demetrius may have been one of the letter bearers who had been refused. At least, he is a contrast to the bad example of Diotrephes. Men spoke well of him generally, b...

  • Hawker's Poor man's commentary

    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. Everything contained within the bosom of these verses is fu...

  • Hawker's Poor man's commentary

    Contents After his usual salutation, the Apostle tells his beloved Gaius of his desires, both for his temporal and spiritual prosperity. He commends him for his kindness to the brethren. He remarks o...

  • John Darby's Synopsis

    The Third Epistle encourages the believer to the exercise of hospitality, whether towards the known brethren or strangers, and to all benevolent care in furthering their journey when departing, provid...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    I HAVE MANY THINGS TO WRITE,.... With regard to churches, and particular persons, and concerning hospitality to the poor brethren: BUT I WILL NOT WITH INK AND PEN WRITE UNTO THEE; suggesting he shoul...

  • John Trapp Complete Commentary

    I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee: Ver. 13. _I will not with ink_] In vain is the word written in books, unless it be also written in our hearts, Jeremiah 31...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _I had many_ other _things to write_ To communicate to thee concerning the affairs of your church, and concerning Diotrephes; _but I will not_ I am not minded; _to write unto thee with ink and pen_ Me...

  • Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible

    I HAD MANY THINGS TO WRITE, BUT I WILL NOT WITH INK AND PEN WRITE UNTO THEE;...

  • Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible

    Commendation of Demetrius and conclusion:...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    13,14 Here is the character of Demetrius. A name in the gospel, or a good report in the churches, is better than worldly honour. Few are well spoken of by all; and sometimes it is ill to be so. Happy...

  • Matthew Poole's Concise Commentary On The Bible

    Having much more to say, as 3 JOHN 1:12, he resolved on a more immediate, grateful, and effectual way of imparting and even impressing his sense, as the term, writing, is used in a greater latitude, P...

  • Patchworkid's Personal Study Bible Notes

    3 John 1:13 had G2192 (G5707) things G4183 write G1125 (G5721) but G235 do G2309 not G3756 wish...

  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

    ‘I had many things to write to you, but I am unwilling to write them to you with ink and pen, but I hope shortly to see you, and we shall speak face to face.' We saw the same idea in 2 John 1:12. Joh...

  • Philip Schaff's Popular Commentary on the NT (4 vols)

    III. _Conclusion._ 3 John 1:13-14. We know not the issue of this Epistle. It was evidently written amidst circumstances which allowed no delay. Though the apostle would shortly visit the church of Ga...

  • Robertson's Word Pictures of the New Testament

    I HAD (ειχον). Imperfect active of εχω, when I began to write (γραψα, ingressive aorist active infinitive of γραφω).I AM UNWILLING TO WRITE (ου θελω γραφειν). "I do not wish to go on writing them...

  • Summarized Bible Commentary

    CONTENTS: Exhortation concerning ministering brethren. The domineering Diotrephes and the good Demetrius. CHARACTERS: John, Gaius, Diotrephes, Demetrius. CONCLUSION: Ministers of Christ should aboun...

  • The Bible Study New Testament

    I HAVE SO MUCH. This Letter ends much the same as 2 John. John feels it best to write this short letter and deal with things in detail when he can be there in person....

  • The Biblical Illustrator

    _I trust I shall shortly see thee._ THE SWEETNESS OF CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 1. Its foundation--peace. This is the bond of the Christian community. It cannot exist without concord. Divisions drive away...

  • The ESV Global Study Bible's Study Notes

    3 JOHN—NOTE ON 3 JOHN 1:13 Closing: A Promise to Visit. John echoes his words in 2 John 1:12. Sometimes pastoral oversight requires physical presence....

  • The Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

    _CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES_ 3 John 1:5. FAITHFULLY.—Not impulsively, not selfishly, but with a due sense of duty and obligation, and with an earnest care to do well. Perhaps the precise meaning is...

  • Through The Bible C2000 Serie by Chuck Smith

    So the third epistle of John is now again, John addresses himself as The elder [the presbyturos] unto the wellbeloved Gaius (3 John 1:1), Probably not the Gaius mentioned in Paul's epistle to the Co...

  • Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

    2 John 1:12...

  • Vincent's Word Studies in the New Testament (4 Volume Set)

    I had [ε ι χ ο ν]. The imperfect tense : I was having, when I began to write. Pen [κ α λ α μ ο υ]. Lit., reed. See Matthew 11:7. The staff or scepter placed in mockery in Jesus ' hand, Matthew 27:29....

  • William Burkitt's Expository Notes

    Thus our apostle concludes his epistle with an apology for the brevity of it, hoping in. short time to see him, and to speak face to face unto him; he concludes with his apostolic valediction, PEACE B...

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