III John

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Definition

Proper noun: - The Third Epistle of John: A book of the New Testament in the Christian Bible. It is a short letter traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, addressed to a man named Gaius. The letter commends Gaius for his hospitality, warns against a church leader named Diotrephes, and recommends another named Demetrius.

Usage
  • As a proper noun (book title): "iii John" is used to refer specifically to this biblical book. It is typically written with the Roman numeral "III" and is often cited in theological discussions or biblical references.
    • The themes of hospitality and truth are central to III John.
    • Please turn to III John in your Bibles.
Advanced Usage
  • In academic/canonical context: The book is often discussed in relation to the other Johannine epistles (I John and II John) and the Gospel of John, examining its authorship, historical context, and theological content.
    • Scholars debate the relationship between the Gospel of John and the epistles, including III John.
Variants and Related Words
  • The Third Epistle of John: The full formal title.
  • 3 John: An alternative written form using the Arabic numeral.
  • I John (Proper noun): The First Epistle of John.
  • II John (Proper noun): The Second Epistle of John.
  • Johannine epistles (Noun phrase): The collective term for I John, II John, and III John.
Synonyms
  • The Third Letter of John: A synonymous descriptive phrase.
Notes
  • Capitalization and Style: In written text, it is standard to capitalize "John" and often to use a small capital font or italics for the book title (e.g., ). The Roman numeral "III" is most traditional, though "3 John" is also common.
  • Pronunciation: It is pronounced "the third epistle of John" or simply "Third John."
Noun
  1. the third New Testament epistle traditionally attributed to Saint John the Apostle

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