This Oxyrhynchos hymn cannot be a reference to Matthew 28:19 but is a reference to 1 John 5:7, because in Matthew 28:19 it says "and" ( καὶ ) two times between "of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit" but 1 John 5:7 has the word "and" (καὶ) only one time!

Also, Matthew 28:19 contains the words "and of".
But unlike Matthew 28:19, 1 John 5:7 and the hymn does not say the word phrase "and of" two seperate time but says "καὶ" / "And" one time.

That hymn has to be a reference to 1 John 5:7 with only the term "the Word" being used in place of "the Son". It does not match Matthew 28:19 as καὶ (And) is only in 1 John 5:7 once, right? While I know that the word "And" is in Matthew 28:19 twice
In addition, the word "of is in Matthew 28:19 two times" BUT 1 John 5:7 never says "of". The hymn, unlike Matthew 28:19's twice repeated word phrase of "and of", has the word "and" just like 1 John 5:7. The hymn has to a quote of 1 John 5:7. Truly all of God's words matter! This will be added to the pile of 1 John 5:7 evidence.

Matthew 28:19 KJB
[19] Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

1 John 5:7 KJB
[7] For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.

The Oxyrhynchos hymn from the second half of the third century AD literally has very similar wording to and quotes 1 John 5:7 in a unique way, providing more evidence for the historical authenicity of 1 John 5:7 due ito it being quoted constantly in the early Christian church throughout and from the early 100s to 300ADS.

1 John 5:7 is inspired Scripture! The KJB preserves 1 John 5:7! Stick with the KJB!

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