2 John 1:12

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, that our joy may be full.

Cross-reference

John 15:11 Citation

In John 15:11, Jesus says His joy may be full—the identical phrase 'that your joy may be full' is quoted here as the goal of meeting.

1 John 1:4 Citation

In 1 John 1:4, the same author uses the identical phrase 'that our joy may be complete' as the purpose for writing.

3 John 1:13 Parallel

In 3 John 1:13, the same author uses nearly identical language—preferring face-to-face talk over writing, completing the thought.

In 1 Timothy 3:14, Paul hopes to come soon but writes now—identical reason for writing despite distance.

John 17:13 Allusion

In John 17:13, Jesus speaks of his joy being fulfilled in believers—the same concept of completed joy the elder hopes for in face-to-face meeting.

In 1 Corinthians 16:5-7, Paul plans to visit and stay awhile—sharing the same hope for extended personal presence.

In 2 Timothy 1:4, Paul longs to see Timothy to be filled with joy—same desire for face-to-face meeting to complete joy.

In Philemon 1:22, Paul asks to prepare a guest room, hoping to be restored—another wish for an in-person visit.

In Hebrews 13:19, the author urges prayer for restoration to them—a longing for reunion, like John's hope to come.

Philippians 2:24 expresses Paul's trust that he will come soon—same hope to visit as expressed here.