Parallel
2 John 1:12
King James Version (1769 Blayney revision, with Apocrypha) · Berean Standard Bible
Having many things to write unto you, I would not write with paper and ink: but I trust to come unto you, and speak face to face (note: Gr. mouth to mouth), that our joy may be full.
I have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so with paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come and speak with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.