New Testament · 1st century
John the Apostle
Who was John the Apostle?
John was an apostle and Gospel writer, called “the disciple whom Jesus loved,” who also wrote Revelation.
RoleApostle, “the disciple Jesus loved”
Era1st century
TradeFisherman
BrotherJames
WroteGospel of John, 1–3 John, Revelation
ThemeLove
A fisherman called along with his brother James, John belonged to Jesus’ inner circle and described himself as “the disciple whom Jesus loved.” He stood at the cross and was entrusted with caring for Jesus’ mother.
He wrote the Gospel of John, three letters, and the book of Revelation, which he received as a vision while exiled on the island of Patmos.
His writings return again and again to one theme: that God is love, and that we are to love one another.
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Original BibleDawn profile. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy. Scripture quoted from the public-domain Berean Standard Bible.