John
Ἰωάννης · Iōannēs · G2491HΒοανεργές · Boanerges · G0993“the grace or mercy of the Lord” Hitchcock's 186935 mentions in 6 books, most in Mark (10)
Who he was
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" (John 13:23). John worked as a fisherman alongside his brother James and their father Zebedee (Matthew 4:21; Mark 1:19).
Throughout the Gospels, John is depicted as a close companion of Jesus. He witnesses significant events, including the Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1; Mark 9:2), and is present during Jesus' agony in the Garden of Gethsemane (Mark 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 (Revelation 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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Every mention
35 references, counted from STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0 · verse text: World English Bible (public domain)
Matthew3 mentions
Matthew 4:21Going 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.Matthew 10:2Now 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;Matthew 17:1After six days, Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John his brother, and brought them up into a high mountain by themselves.
Mark10 mentions
Mark 1:19Going 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.Mark 1:29Immediately, when they had come out of the synagogue, they came into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.Mark 3:17James the son of Zebedee; and John, the brother of James, (whom he called Boanerges, which means, Sons of Thunder);Mark 5:37He allowed no one to follow him except Peter, James, and John the brother of James.Mark 9:2After 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.Mark 9:38John said to him, “Teacher, we saw someone who doesn’t follow us casting out demons in your name; and we forbade him, because he doesn’t follow us.”Mark 10:35James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came near to him, saying, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we will ask.”Mark 10:41When the ten heard it, they began to be indignant toward James and John.Mark 13:3As he sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked him privately,Mark 14:33He took with him Peter, James, and John, and began to be greatly troubled and distressed.
Luke7 mentions
Luke 5:10and 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.”Luke 6:14Simon, whom he also named Peter; Andrew, his brother; James; John; Philip; Bartholomew;Luke 8:51When 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.Luke 9:28About eight days after these sayings, he took with him Peter, John, and James, and went up onto the mountain to pray.Luke 9:49John answered, “Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we forbade him, because he doesn’t follow with us.”Luke 9:54When his disciples, James and John, saw this, they said, “Lord, do you want us to command fire to come down from the sky and destroy them, just as Elijah did?”Luke 22:8Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and prepare the Passover for us, that we may eat.”
Acts9 mentions
Acts 1:13When 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…Acts 3:1Peter and John were going up into the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour.Acts 3:3Seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, he asked to receive gifts for the needy.Acts 3:4Peter, fastening his eyes on him, with John, said, “Look at us.”Acts 3:11As 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.Acts 4:13Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and had perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marveled. They recognized that they had been with Jesus.Acts 4:19But Peter and John answered them, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, judge for yourselves,Acts 8:14Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them,Acts 12:2He killed James, the brother of John, with the sword.
Revelation5 mentions
Revelation 1:1This 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,Revelation 1:4John, 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;Revelation 1:9I 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…Revelation 21:2I saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared like a bride adorned for her husband.Revelation 22:8Now 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.
What the dictionary says
(1.) One who, with Annas and Caiaphas, sat in judgment on the apostles Peter and John (Acts 4:6).
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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- Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary (1869) · Public domain