How long does it take to read the book of 2 John?
About 1 minute if you read it silently. Out loud it's about 2 minutes, and an audio Bible takes about 2 minutes. 2 John is a single chapter of 13 verses and 293 words.
- Silently
- 1 min
- Out loud
- 2 min
- Listening
- 2 min
About 2 John
Second John is a brief letter from John to a church, urging them to keep walking in truth and love and to be careful about teachers who deny who Jesus is.
The 63rd of the Bible's 66 books, in the New Testament (General letters).
A tip for reading it
It's only one chapter, so read it and see how truth and love belong together.
Plan your reading of 2 John
Short enough for one sitting. You can also plan a bigger reading from here.
How will you read it?
2 John is a single chapter. It takes about 1 minute to read silently, so one sitting is plenty.
Questions about 2 John
How long does it take to read 2 John out loud?
About 2 minutes at a comfortable reading-aloud pace. Listening to an audio Bible, it takes about 2 minutes.
How many chapters are in 2 John?
2 John is a single chapter of 13 verses, 293 words in the Berean Standard Bible.
Can I read 2 John in one sitting?
Yes. At about 1 minute, 2 John fits in one sitting, and reading a book straight through is a good way to see its whole message.
What is 2 John about?
Second John is a brief letter from John to a church, urging them to keep walking in truth and love and to be careful about teachers who deny who Jesus is.