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11 for whoever greets him shares in his evil works.

12 [a]Although I have much to write to you, I do not intend to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to visit you and to speak face to face so that our joy may be complete.(A) 13 The children of your chosen sister[b] send you greetings.

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Footnotes

  1. 12 Our joy: a number of other Greek manuscripts read “your joy.”
  2. 13 Chosen sister: the community of which the Presbyter is now a part greets you (singular), the community of the Lady addressed.

11 Anyone who welcomes them shares(A) in their wicked work.

12 I have much to write to you, but I do not want to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to visit you and talk with you face to face,(B) so that our joy may be complete.(C)

13 The children of your sister, who is chosen by God,(D) send their greetings.

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