3 John 1:13

World English Bible (WEB)

I had many things to write to you, but I am unwilling to write to you with ink and pen;

In context

11 Beloved, don’t imitate that which is evil, but that which is good. He who does good is of God. He who does evil hasn’t seen God.

12 Demetrius has the testimony of all, and of the truth itself; yes, we also testify, and you know that our testimony is true.

13 I had many things to write to you, but I am unwilling to write to you with ink and pen;

14 but I hope to see you soon. Then we will speak face to face. Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends by name.

WEB World English Bible: I had many things to write to you, but I am unwilling to write to you with ink and pen;
KJV King James Version: I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee:
BSB Berean Standard Bible: I have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so with pen and ink.
ASV American Standard Version: I had many things to write unto thee, but I am unwilling to write them to thee with ink and pen:
YLT Young's Literal Translation: Many things I had to write, but I do not wish through ink and pen to write to thee,
DBY Darby Translation: I had many things to write to thee, but I will not with ink and pen write to thee;
WBS Webster Bible: I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write to thee: