Bible Strands
3 John 1:14
Instead, I hope to see you soon and speak with you face to face. Peace to you. The friends here send you greetings. Greet each of our friends there by name.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The author addresses a specific recipient to explain his preference for personal visitation over extended letter writing. He states he hopes to see the recipient soon and speak face to face.
The words — ἐλπίζω (elpizō) means "I hope" and εὐθὺς (eutheōs) means "soon," framing the author's expectation of an imminent personal encounter.
The thread — The pattern of face-to-face fellowship and specific personal greetings runs through Genesis 43:23, Daniel 4:1, and Romans 16:1.
Why it lands — The text commands the recipient to extend greetings to his local community by name. It requires direct, personal engagement rather than detached correspondence.
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The Greek words
King James Version
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.
Cross-references
- Genesis 43:23 “It is fine,” said the steward. “Do not be afraid. Your God, the God of your father, gave you the treasure that was in your sacks. I received your silver.” Then he brought Simeon out to them.
- Daniel 4:1 King Nebuchadnezzar, To the people of every nation and language who dwell in all the earth: May your prosperity be multiplied.
- Romans 16:1 I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church in Cenchrea.
- Galatians 5:16 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.
- Ephesians 6:23 Peace to the brothers and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- 1 Peter 5:14 Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.