ACC ~ 2 John 1 v12

PAPER AND INK. ORIGEN: Because of the incapacity of his hearers, John did not think it right to entrust the solutions of secrets of this kind to paper and ink. SERMONS ON EXODUS 4.2.

I HOPE TO COME TO SEE YOU. OECUMENIUS: John explains that the reason this and the following letter are so short is that he hopes to visit them personally before too long. When he comes, he will be able to talk about things which are difficult to write in a letter and to clear up any remaining doubts which his correspondents may have. COMMENTARY ON 2 JOHN.

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