John

Name meaning The LORD is gracious

The beloved disciple, who stood at the cross and wrote of the Word made flesh.

Relationships

• Jesus Christ: John is disciple of Jesus Christ.
• Peter: Peter is fellow apostle of John.

In the Scriptures

Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved. John 13:23 · KJV

When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home. John 19:26-27 · KJV

We love him, because he first loved us. 1 John 4:19 · KJV