(v. 1) is clearly a self-description of the apostle John. "Elder" was a common term for a pastoral leader in the early church (see Titus 1:5; 1 Pet. 5:1). Although "elder" does not imply "elderly," John himself was probably quite old when he wrote this letter.
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