John Ἰωάννης

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Apostle and son of Zebedee

Biography

John, the son of Zebedee, is a prominent figure in the New Testament. He is one of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus and is often referred to as "the disciple whom Jesus loved" (Jhn.13.23). John worked as a fisherman alongside his brother James and their father Zebedee (Mat.4.21; Mrk.1.19).

Throughout the Gospels, John is depicted as a close companion of Jesus. He witnesses significant events, including the Transfiguration (Mat.17.1; Mrk.9.2), and is present during Jesus' agony in the Garden of Gethsemane (Mrk.14.33). He is also noted for his role in the early church, as seen in the Acts of the Apostles, where he actively preached and performed miracles (Act.3.1-4; 4.13).

John is traditionally believed to be the author of the Gospel of John, three epistles (1 John, 2 John, 3 John), and the Book of Revelation (Rev.1.1, 4, 9; 22.8). In Revelation, he describes visions of the end times and the New Jerusalem (Rev.21.2).

John's contributions to the New Testament and his close relationship with Jesus have established him as a pivotal figure in Christian tradition. His writings emphasize love, faith, and the divinity of Christ.

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In Scripture

6 biblical books ; 6 with study content
Matthew 3 verses
  • Matthew 4:21

    "Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets. He called them."

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  • Matthew 10:2

    "Now the names of the twelve apostles are these. The first, Simon, who is called Peter; Andrew, his brother; James the son of Zebedee; John, his brother;"

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  • Matthew 17:1

    "After six days, Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John his brother, and brought them up into a high mountain by themselves."

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Mark 5 verses
  • Mark 1:19

    "Going on a little further from there, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John, his brother, who were also in the boat mending the nets."

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  • Mark 1:29

    "Immediately, when they had come out of the synagogue, they came into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John."

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  • Mark 3:17

    "James the son of Zebedee; and John, the brother of James, (whom he called Boanerges, which means, Sons of Thunder);"

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  • Mark 5:37

    "He allowed no one to follow him, except Peter, James, and John the brother of James."

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  • Mark 9:2

    "After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John, and brought them up onto a high mountain privately by themselves, and he was changed into another form in front of them."

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Luke 5 verses
  • Luke 5:10

    "and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid. From now on you will be catching people alive.”"

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  • Luke 6:14

    "Simon, whom he also named Peter; Andrew, his brother; James; John; Philip; Bartholomew;"

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  • Luke 8:51

    "When he came to the house, he didn’t allow anyone to enter in, except Peter, John, James, the father of the child, and her mother."

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  • Luke 9:28

    "About eight days after these sayings, he took with him Peter, John, and James, and went up onto the mountain to pray."

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  • Luke 9:49

    "John answered, “Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we forbade him, because he doesn’t follow with us.”"

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Acts 5 verses
  • Acts 1:13

    "When they had come in, they went up into the upper room where they were staying; that is Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas the son of James."

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  • Acts 3:1

    "Peter and John were going up into the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour."

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  • Acts 3:3

    "Seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, he asked to receive gifts for the needy."

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  • Acts 3:4

    "Peter, fastening his eyes on him, with John, said, “Look at us.”"

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  • Acts 3:11

    "As the lame man who was healed held on to Peter and John, all the people ran together to them in the porch that is called Solomon’s, greatly wondering."

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Galatians 1 verse
  • Galatians 2:9

    "and when they perceived the grace that was given to me, James and Cephas and John, those who were reputed to be pillars, gave to Barnabas and me the right hand of fellowship, that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the circumcision."

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Revelation 5 verses
  • Revelation 1:1

    "This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,"

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  • Revelation 1:4

    "John, to the seven assemblies that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from God, who is and who was and who is to come; and from the seven Spirits who are before his throne;"

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  • Revelation 1:9

    "I John, your brother and partner with you in the oppression, Kingdom, and perseverance in Christ Jesus, was on the isle that is called Patmos because of God’s Word and the testimony of Jesus Christ."

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  • Revelation 21:2

    "I saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared like a bride adorned for her husband."

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  • Revelation 22:8

    "Now I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. When I heard and saw, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel who had shown me these things."

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Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Greek Ἰωάννης G2491H
Named Greek Βοανεργές G0993