3 John 1:13
Strong's Lexicon
I have
εἶχον (eichon)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's Greek 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.

many things
Πολλὰ (Polla)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's Greek 4183: Much, many; often.

to write
γράψαι (grapsai)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's Greek 1125: A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe.

you,
σοι (soi)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

but
ἀλλ’ (all’)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.

I would prefer
θέλω (thelō)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's Greek 2309: To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design.

not
οὐ (ou)
Adverb
Strong's Greek 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

[to do so]
γράφειν (graphein)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's Greek 1125: A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe.

σοι (soi)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

with
διὰ (dia)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

pen
καλάμου (kalamou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 2563: A reed; a reed-pen, reed-staff, measuring rod. Or uncertain affinity; a reed; by implication, a pen.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely.

ink.
μέλανος (melanos)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's Greek 3188: Ink. Neuter of melas as noun; ink.

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
I have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so with pen and ink.

Young's Literal Translation
Many things I had to write, but I do not wish through ink and pen to write to thee,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I have many things to write you, but I don’t want to write to you with pen and ink.

New American Standard Bible
I had many things to write to you, but I am not willing to write [them] to you with pen and ink;

King James Bible
I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee:
Parallel Verses
New International Version
I have much to write you, but I do not want to do so with pen and ink.

New Living Translation
I have much more to say to you, but I don't want to write it with pen and ink.

English Standard Version
I had much to write to you, but I would rather not write with pen and ink.

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

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

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I have many things to write you, but I don't want to write to you with pen and ink.

International Standard Version
Although I have a great deal to write to you, I would rather not write with pen and ink.

NET Bible
I have many things to write to you, but I do not wish to write to you with pen and ink.

American Standard Version
I had many things to write unto thee, but I am unwilling to write them to thee with ink and pen:

English Revised Version
I had many things to write unto thee, but I am unwilling to write them to thee with ink and pen:

Young's Literal Translation
Many things I had to write, but I do not wish through ink and pen to write to thee,
















Cross References
Matthew 1:19
Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.

2 John 1:12
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.

3 John 1:1
The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.

3 John 1:12
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.

3 John 1:11
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.

3 John 1:10
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.

3 John 1:14
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.

Jude 1:1
Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called:

Jude 1:2
Mercy unto you, and peace, and love, be multiplied.
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