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Sea Of Galilee

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John grows up as a fisherman on the Sea of Galilee with his father Zebedee and brother James. His mother Salome may have been related to Mary, making John a cousin of Jesus. The family has hired servants, suggesting some prosperity.
MRK.1.19

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John's Journey Map

Map of John's biblical journey through 4 locations, from Sea of Galilee to Ephesus.
Route map of John's journey, from Sea of Galilee to Ephesus.

Journey Timeline

Callc. AD 27
Sea of Galilee

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

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

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

MRK 9:2; 14:33
Crucifixionc. AD 30
Golgotha

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

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

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

GAL 2:9
Later Ministryc. AD 60-95
Ephesus

John ministers in Ephesus and oversees churches in Asia Minor.

REV 1:4
Exilec. AD 95
Patmos

John is exiled to Patmos where he receives the Revelation.

REV 1:9

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