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The Bible · New Testament · 21 chapters

John

Written “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life”. John opens with the Word who was God becoming flesh, and is built around seven signs and seven “I am” sayings.

Author
Traditionally the apostle John, “the disciple whom Jesus loved”
Written
About AD 85 to 95

Chapters

  1. 1John 1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word became flesh. John the Baptist points to Jesus as the Lamb of God, and the first disciples follow him.
  2. 2John 2Jesus turns water into wine at a wedding in Cana, his first sign, and clears the temple.
  3. 3John 3Jesus tells Nicodemus he must be born again. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son.”
  4. 4John 4Jesus offers a Samaritan woman living water, and many Samaritans believe. He heals an official’s son.
  5. 5John 5Jesus heals a man who had been ill for 38 years and speaks about his authority from the Father.
  6. 6John 6Jesus feeds five thousand, walks on water, and says, “I am the bread of life.” Many disciples leave, but Peter says, “To whom shall we go?”
  7. 7John 7At the Feast of Tabernacles people argue about Jesus. He invites the thirsty to come to him for living water.
  8. 8John 8A woman caught in adultery is forgiven. “I am the light of the world.” The truth will set you free. “Before Abraham was, I am.”
  9. 9John 9Jesus heals a man born blind, who is thrown out of the synagogue but comes to believe.
  10. 10John 10“I am the good shepherd; I lay down my life for the sheep.” “I and the Father are one.”
  11. 11John 11Lazarus dies. Jesus weeps, says “I am the resurrection and the life,” and raises him from the tomb. The leaders plot to kill Jesus.
  12. 12John 12Mary anoints Jesus. He enters Jerusalem, and says a grain of wheat must die to bear fruit.
  13. 13John 13At the Last Supper, Jesus washes his disciples’ feet and gives a new command: love one another as I have loved you.
  14. 14John 14“Let not your hearts be troubled.” “I am the way, the truth and the life.” Jesus promises the Holy Spirit and gives his peace.
  15. 15John 15“I am the true vine.” Remain in my love. There is no greater love than laying down your life for your friends.
  16. 16John 16The Spirit will guide them into truth. Their grief will turn to joy. “In the world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
  17. 17John 17Jesus prays for himself, his disciples, and all who will believe, that they may be one.
  18. 18John 18Jesus is arrested, questioned by Annas and Caiaphas, and denied by Peter. Pilate asks, “What is truth?”
  19. 19John 19Jesus is crucified. He cares for his mother, says “It is finished,” and dies. He is buried in a new tomb.
  20. 20John 20Mary Magdalene finds the tomb empty and meets the risen Jesus. He appears to the disciples, and Thomas believes: “My Lord and my God!”
  21. 21John 21Jesus appears by the Sea of Galilee, cooks breakfast, and restores Peter with three questions: “Do you love me? Feed my sheep.”