II John
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Definition
- 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
- the second New Testament epistle traditionally attributed to Saint John the Apostle