14 I hope to see you soon, and we will talk face to face. Peace to you. The friends here send their greetings. Greet the friends there by name.

Other Translations of 3 John 1:14

King James Version

14 But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face to...: Gr. mouth to mouth face. Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee. Greet the friends by name.

English Standard Version

14 I hope to see you soon, and we will talk face to face.

The Message

14 I hope to be there soon in person and have a heart-to-heart talk. Peace to you. The friends here say hello. Greet our friends there by name.

New King James Version

14 but I hope to see you shortly, and we shall speak face to face. Peace to you. Our friends greet you. Greet the friends by name.

New Living Translation

14 For I hope to see you soon, and then we will talk face to face.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 3 John 1:14

Commentary on 3 John 1:13-14

(Read 3 John 1:13-14)

Here is the character of Demetrius. A name in the gospel, or a good report in the churches, is better than worldly honour. Few are well spoken of by all; and sometimes it is ill to be so. Happy those whose spirit and conduct commend them before God and men. We must be ready to bear our testimony to them; and it is well when those who commend, can appeal to the consciences of such as know most of those who are commended. A personal conversation together often spares time and trouble, and mistakes which rise from letters; and good Christians may well be glad to see one another. The blessing is, Peace be to you; all happiness attend you. Those may well salute and greet one another on earth, who hope to live together in heaven. By associating with and copying the example of such Christians, we shall have peace within, and live at peace with the brethren; our communications with the Lord's people on earth will be pleasing, and we shall be numbered with them in glory everlasting.