Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary 3 John 1:14

"but I hope shortly to see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace [be] unto thee. The friends salute thee. Salute the friends by name." — 3 John 1:14 (ASV)

John’s statement that he wished to write more is characteristic of him (cf. Jn 20:30; 2Jn 12). Also characteristic is his expressed desire to see Gaius soon and talk with him “face to face” (cf. comment on 2Jn 12).