2 Jn

Religion abbreviation · Bible Book

2 Jn stands for 2 John, a Bible book abbreviation.

Shortest book of the Bible by number of verses, just 13, written by "the elder" to "the elect lady and her children," probably a church community, urging love and warning against deceivers.

Example: At only 13 verses, 2 Jn can be read in under a minute.

Usage notes

Single-chapter books are cited by verse alone, as in 2 Jn 5. Scholars debate whether "the elder" is the apostle John or another early leader. SBL writes 2 John, and short forms use 2 Jn.

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