We are writing these things[a] so that our[b] joy(A) may be complete.

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We write this(A) to make our[a] joy complete.(B)

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  1. 1 John 1:4 Some manuscripts your

Farewell

12 Though I have many things to write to you,(A) I don’t want to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come to you and talk face to face so that our joy(B) may be complete.

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12 I have much to write to you, but I do not want to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to visit you and talk with you face to face,(A) so that our joy may be complete.(B)

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