"2 John is the shortest book in the New Testament" is correct if you're measuring by the number of verses. Bible Fact: 2 John Is the Shortest New Testament Book by Verse Count 2 John contains: 1 chapter 13 verses (KJV) "The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth..." — 2 John 1:1 (KJV) ✍️ Author: Traditionally attributed to the Apostle John. 📜 Chapters: 1 🔢 Verses: 13 🎯 Main Theme: Walking in truth, loving one another, and guarding against false teachers.