Third Epistel of John

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Definition

Noun: - The Third Epistle of John: The third New Testament epistle traditionally attributed to Saint John the Apostle. It is a short book in the New Testament of the Christian Bible, forming part of the collection known as the "Johannine epistles."

Usage
  • This term is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to a specific book of the Christian Bible.
  • It is typically preceded by the definite article "the."
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The pastor's sermon was based on a passage from the Third Epistle of John.
    • In the Third Epistle of John, the author commends Gaius for his hospitality.
    • Scholars often study 3 John (an abbreviation for the Third Epistle of John) alongside the other Johannine letters.
Advanced Usage
  • "the Third John": An informal, abbreviated way to refer to this book, though "Third Epistle of John" or "3 John" are more standard.
    • He referenced a verse from the Third John in his letter.
Variants and Related Words
  • 3 John: The standard and most common abbreviated form.
    • The theme of 3 John is truth and hospitality.
  • The Third Letter of John: A synonymous full title.
  • Johannine epistles: The collective term for the three New Testament letters traditionally ascribed to John (1 John, 2 John, and 3 John).
Synonyms
  • 3 John (the standard abbreviated synonym)
  • The Third Letter of John
Notes
  • As a proper noun naming a specific text, it does not have phrasal verbs or idioms associated with its use.
  • In academic or theological writing, the abbreviation "3 John" is predominantly used.
Noun
  1. the third New Testament epistle traditionally attributed to Saint John the Apostle