John Bengel Commentary - 2 John 1:12

John Bengel Commentary - 2 John 1:12 - 1:12

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John Bengel Commentary - 2 John 1:12 - 1:12

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2Jn 1:12. Πολλὰ) many things, of a joyful character. This therefore, which the apostle writes, was especially necessary, and admitted of no delay.-οὐκ ἠβουλήθην, I did not wish) The very task of writing is not always pleasing to a heart full of sacred love.-διὰ χάρτου καὶ μέλανος, with paper and ink) Ταπείνωσις,[7] a lowering of the style. Put in antithesis to face to face. For this short Epistle, the apostle made use of paper, and not parchment.

[7] Ταπείνωσις, as water for baptism, Act 10:47.-T.