3 John 1:14 (WEB)

Passage

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.

Nearby Context

3 John 1:12 Demetrius has the testimony of all, and of the truth itself; yes, we also testify, and you know that our testimony is true.

3 John 1:13 I had many things to write to you, but I am unwilling to write to you with ink and pen;

3 John 1:14 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.

Study Lenses

The verse centers on "hope", "soon", "speak", "face", "peace", "friends", and "greet". It is saying that the verse draws attention to "hope" and "soon", so its meaning should be read from those terms before moving to application.

The prior verse says "I had many things to write to...", giving immediate footing for "hope" and "soon". In 3 John context, the local focus is Christ, faith, and discipleship.

A plain takeaway is to answer the verse's own emphasis on "hope" and "soon" with trust shaped by these words, not by a vague optimism outside the passage.