Third John is the shortest book of the Bible by word count, though 2 John has fewer verses. 3 John has 15 verses in the critical SBL Greek New Testament text, or 14 in the Textus Receptus. It is the only New Testament book which does not contain the names "Jesus" or "Christ".
What is the shortest book in the Bible New Testament?
The Epistle of Jude
What are the 2 shortest verses in the Bible?
- John 11:35 KJV. Jesus wept.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16 KJV. Rejoice evermore.
- Luke 17:32 KJV. Remember Lot's wife.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17 KJV. Pray without ceasing.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:20 KJV. Despise not prophesyings.
- Exodus 20:13 KJV. Thou shalt not kill.
- Exodus 20:15 KJV.
- Deuteronomy 5:17 KJV.
Is 2 John the shortest book in the Bible?
Second John and Third John are the two shortest books in the Bible. However, Second John has the fewest verses in the Bible with only 1 chapter made up of only 13 verses.