Definition

1. Noun:
   • The second New Testament epistle traditionally attributed to Saint John the Apostle: "II John" is the canonical book of the New Testament that follows the First Epistle of John. It is a brief letter addressing themes of truth, love, and obedience, and warning against deceivers.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The themes of love and truth are central to II John.
  • We will study II John in our Bible study group next week.
  • The apostle emphasizes walking in truth throughout II John.

Advanced Usage

• "The Second Epistle of John": This is the full formal title of "II John".
  • The Second Epistle of John is one of the shortest books in the Bible.

Variants and Related Words

• The Johannine epistles: This term refers to the collective group of New Testament letters attributed to John, which include I John, II John, and III John.
  • The Johannine epistles share common vocabulary and themes.

Synonyms

• The Second Letter of John
• 2 John
• 2 Jn (common abbreviation in biblical citations)

Notes on Meaning

• Proper Noun: "II John" is always capitalized as it is the proper name of a specific biblical text. It functions as a singular proper noun.
• Context: This term is used almost exclusively in religious, theological, or academic contexts discussing the New Testament. It is not used in general conversation.

Noun

1. the second New Testament epistle traditionally attributed to Saint John the Apostle