12 Having many things to write to you, I don't want to do so with paper and ink, but I hope to come to you, and to speak face to face, that our joy may be made full.
I have spoken these things to you, that my joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be made full.
Until now, you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be made full.
And we write these things to you, that our joy may be fulfilled.
I had many things to write to you, but I am unwilling to write to you with ink and pen; but I hope to see you soon, and we will speak face to face. Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends by name.
"I have yet many things to tell you, but you can't bear them now.
whenever I journey to Spain, I will come to you. For I hope to see you on my journey, and to be helped on my way there by you, if first I may enjoy your company for a while.
But I will come to you when I have passed through Macedonia, for I am passing through Macedonia. But with you it may be that I will stay, or even winter, that you may send me on my journey wherever I go. For I do not wish to see you now in passing, but I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits.
longing to see you, remembering your tears, that I may be filled with joy;
Also, prepare a guest room for me, for I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.