In John's Gospel, an unknown disciple known only as the "disciple whom Jesus loved," was clearly the closest to Jesus. The second-century Church Fathers, noticing that the apostle John was never mentioned by name in the fourth gospel, decided that the beloved disciple must have been John. They then concluded that the author of the previously anonymous gospel must also have been John. John Carroll (The Existential Jesus) points out that Peter and the 'disciple whom Jesus loved' are paired in four of the five episodes in which the disciple appears, and in each case, Peter is shown up badly. In the fifth episode, the disciple is at the foot of the cross, with Peter absent. This leads to the conclusion that the beloved disciple was not a real person, but a literary creation. The author was concerned with the excessive veneration of Peter at the time this gospel was written, in the early part of the second century.
A:Jesus was closest to Peter, John (the beloved disciple), and James the brother of John.ANSWER:
The three of the Twelve apostles closest to Jesus, were Peter, James son of Zebedee, and John son of Zebedee.
These three were strongest in faith, and were not present when the nine others failed to cure the possessed boy, Luke 9:40.
They were given secret teachings, Mark 13:3; and secret knowledge of healing, Mark 5:37.
They were with Jesus at the transfiguration - Matthew 17:1, Mark 9:2; and Jesus asked them to be with him, when he prayed for strength for his impending execution on the Cross, at Mark 14:33.
These three of the Twelve apostles were the head leaders delegated for the early Christian community - Galatians 2:9.
The 12 disciples were the closest followers of Jesus during his ministry.
There were 12 close followers.
No, John the Baptist was not one of the 12 disciples. He was a prominent figure in the New Testament who baptized Jesus and preached about repentance. The 12 disciples were chosen by Jesus to be his closest followers and spread his teachings.
Jesus' closest disciples witnessed his miracles, teachings, crucifixion, and resurrection. They were with him throughout his ministry, witnessing his profound wisdom, healing powers, and the fulfillment of prophecies. Their experiences with Jesus shaped their faith and empowered them to spread his teachings after his death.
The Bible isn't specific other than Jesus and His 12 Apostles. We can assume that some of His closest disciples were also with Him.
Jesus' disciples
Jesus was close to Simon Peter, Judas of Iscariot, and James, his half brother.
The 12 disciples of Jesus played a significant role in spreading his teachings and establishing the early Christian church. They were chosen by Jesus to be his closest followers and were instrumental in carrying on his message after his death.
They all faithly remained Jesus disciples after his death.
The disciples of Jesus were his closest followers who helped spread his teachings and assist in his ministry. They played a key role in sharing his message with others and carrying out his mission to spread the word of God.
Jesus' disciples were primarily Jewish.
The twelve disciples were followers of Jesus who played a key role in spreading his teachings and message. They were chosen by Jesus to be his closest companions and to help him in his ministry. They traveled with him, witnessed his miracles, and helped spread his message of love and salvation to others.