New Testament · Disciples
John
Apostle of truth and love
LIFE & LESSONS
Understanding John
Hear the summary and related KJV verses.
Story overview
John, son of Zebedee and brother of James, left fishing to follow Jesus. He became one of the disciples closest to the Lord.
Key moments
John witnessed the transfiguration, stood near the cross, ran to the empty tomb, served in the early church, and later wrote about truth, love, and hope.
RELATED VERSE · KJV“But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.”
1 John 1:7
Strengths and struggles
His early desire for status and severe judgment was reshaped into a mature emphasis on love joined with truth and obedience.
What we can learn
John teaches that closeness to Jesus should deepen faithful love, clear truth, and confident hope.
RELATED VERSE · KJV“He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.”
1 John 4:8
RELATIONSHIPS
People in the story
WHERE TO READ
The Gospels; John; 1–3 John; Revelation
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