The Second Epistle of John is a book of the New Testament attributed to John the Evangelist, traditionally thought to be the author of the other two epistles of John, and the Gospel of John. Most modern scholars believe this is not John the Apostle, but in general there is no consensus as to the identity of this person or group.
Manuscript of the New Testament with the text of the Second Epistle of John 1-5 (5th or 6th century)
John the Evangelist is the name traditionally given to the author of the Gospel of John. Christians have traditionally identified him with John the Apostle, John of Patmos, and John the Presbyter, although this has been disputed by most modern scholars.
Detail from a window in the parish church of SS Mary and Lambert, Stonham Aspal, Suffolk, with stained glass representing St John the Evangelist
Print of John the Evangelist
St. John the Evangelist by Joan de Joanes (1507–1579), oil on panel
Saint John the Evangelist by Domenichino (1621–29)