John

John The Beloved Disciple

New Testament

About John

John, son of Zebedee and brother of James, was one of the three apostles closest to Jesus. Known as "the disciple whom Jesus loved," he wrote the Gospel of John, three epistles, and Revelation. At the cross, Jesus entrusted his mother to John's care.

John's Character Traits

Beloved DiscipleSon of ThunderEyewitnessTheologianElder

John's Life Timeline

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Callc. AD 27

Jesus calls John and his brother James from their fishing nets to become disciples.

MRK 1:19-20
Inner Circlec. AD 27-30

John becomes part of Jesus' inner circle with Peter and James, witnessing the Transfiguration and Gethsemane.

MRK 9:2, 14:33
Crucifixionc. AD 30

John stands at the cross; Jesus entrusts His mother Mary to John's care.

JHN 19:26-27
Early Churchc. AD 30-60

John serves as a pillar of the Jerusalem church alongside Peter and James.

GAL 2:9
Later Ministryc. AD 60-95

John ministers in Ephesus and oversees churches in Asia Minor.

REV 1:4
Exilec. AD 95

John is exiled to Patmos where he receives the Revelation.

REV 1:9

John's Key Relationships

Jesus Christ
Jesus ChristMaster

Lord and Teacher - John was the 'disciple whom Jesus loved,' enjoying special intimacy with the Lord. He leaned on Jesus at the Last Supper and was entrusted with Mary's care.

Peter
PeterColleague

Fellow Apostle - Peter and John often appear together in the Gospels and Acts, partnering in ministry despite different temperaments.

John's Key Locations

Sea of Galilee
Sea of Galilee

Where John was called from fishing and witnessed resurrection appearances.

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Ephesus
Ephesus

Center of John's later ministry where he oversaw Asian churches.

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Patmos
Patmos

Island of exile where John received the Revelation.

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Spiritual Lessons from John

Love Transforms

The 'son of thunder' who wanted to call fire on a village became the apostle of love. Intimacy with Jesus transformed John's character over decades of following Christ.

Key Verses about John

John 13:23John 19:26-27Revelation 1:1-3

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