In 3 John (and 2 John), John begins each letter with a name for himself that was most often used as title for other people in the church. What title did he give himself?
Answer The elder
"Elder" is a title used for pastors and those who lead the church. The qualifications for the elder are found in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9. John was more than an elder, however, if the church was being persecuted; he may have used a code name (and a familiar term) to disguise his identity.
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