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Johns mother was Elizabeth the cousin of Mary the mother of Jesus. john was beheaded by king Herod and Jesus was crucified by the Romans on the cross.
The apostle who laid his head on Jesus' shoulder during the Last Supper was John. He is often referred to as the "disciple whom Jesus loved." This intimate gesture symbolized the close relationship between Jesus and John.
He was the only one who wasn't martyred. He died of old age.
John the Apostle was not directly related to Jesus in terms of being a blood relative. However, John was one of Jesus' closest and most trusted disciples. The relationship between Jesus and John was more of a spiritual and mentor-student bond.
Because Jesus and John the baptist were first cousins.
No. They are not the same. St John the Apostle was a former fisherman who was called to be one of the twelve disciples whom Jesus taught and trained during his ministry here on earth (Luke 5:1-11). John the Baptist was Jesus' cousin, born to Elizabeth and Zacharias (Luke 1:1-80; 3:1-18) who preached repentance to the Jews prior to Jesus' earthly ministry. John the Baptist is also call the "forerunner" of Christ because of his ministry to prepare others to receive Jesus' message of salvation.
The relationship was that they were cousins. Jesus gave Herod his sister Mary Magdeline, hand in marriage as a gift, for the Trojan Horse King Herod built. John the Baptist did not know Herod was his brother until the end of the holocaust.
St. Peter, or Peter the apostle (as he is called in the New Testament) was one of Jesus' 12 disciples, and also one of Jesus' "inner circle" of 3 disciples, Peter, James and John. Jesus took these three with him up the mountain to the transfiguration (Matthew 17) As Jesus predicted, Peter betrayed Jesus by denying him, and was 'reinstated' by Jesus after the resurrection.
The apostle John. While on the cross, Jesus requested that John take over care of His mother. Scripture refers to John and the disciple Jesus loved. Not that He didn't love them all, but apparently He must have had a special relationship with John.
Mary, the mother of Jesus, and John, one of Jesus' disciples, were both present at the crucifixion and witnessed Jesus dying on the cross. Jesus entrusted John to take care of Mary after his death, highlighting their close relationship.
In Christian tradition, particularly in the New Testament of the Bible, Jesus and John the Baptist are described as having a close relationship. John the Baptist is considered a forerunner or precursor to Jesus, and his role was to prepare the way for the ministry of Jesus. According to the Gospels, John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan River, and during this event, it is said that the Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus in the form of a dove, and a voice from heaven proclaimed, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased." This event is seen as the initiation of Jesus' public ministry. The relationship between Jesus and John the Baptist is often depicted as one of mutual respect and divine purpose. John recognized Jesus as the Messiah and deferred to Him, stating that he (John) must decrease while Jesus must increase. The Gospel of Matthew (3:13-17), the Gospel of Mark (1:9-11), the Gospel of Luke (3:21-22), and the Gospel of John (1:29-34) all contain accounts of the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist. While the Gospels emphasize the important role of John the Baptist in preparing the way for Jesus, they also highlight that Jesus' ministry surpassed that of John and had a unique divine significance. The relationship is characterized by a sense of divine purpose and fulfillment of prophecy rather than a familial or romantic love, as both Jesus and John are regarded as central figures in the unfolding of God's plan for salvation.
John became an apostle because he was chosen by Jesus to be one of the twelve disciples. Jesus saw something in John that made him suitable for carrying on his teachings and spreading his message after his death. John's close relationship with Jesus and his dedication to the ministry played a crucial role in his selection as an apostle.