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Third John was recognized as part of the New Testament canon later than other books, likely because of its short length and debated authorship. In ad 325 Eusebius listed it among the disputed books in relation to the New Testament canon. In an Easter Letter for ad 367, Athanasius (ca. ad 293–373) included 3 John among in his approved list of books of the New Testament canon (Athanasius, Letter XXXIX, NPNF2 4:552), as did the canonical lists of the Councils of Hippo (ad 393) and Carthage (ad 397). Its place in the New Testament is also attested in a wide variety of manuscripts and versions of the New Testament. Despite its delayed acknowledgment, its canonical status remains unchallenged today.

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