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3 John 1:13

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I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee:
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    12Having 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.

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3 John 1:13

COMBINED MEANING

write

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Sense 1: To form letters or words, inscribe, record, compose, copy, or communicate in writing. Sense 2: By figure, to impress and establish something upon the heart or mind.

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but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

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ink

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A dark liquid or substance used for writing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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pen

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Sense 1: An enclosure for animals. Sense 2: A writing instrument. Sense 3: As a verb, to confine or write.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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1:13I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee:

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1:14But 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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