Who was Jesus's favorite apostle?

Answer 1

The "disciple whom Jesus loved" is mentioned several times in John's Gospel, but no information is provided as to who this disciple was meant to be. During the late second century, the Church Fathers noticed that he was never mentioned in the same context as the disciple John and, on that slender ground, it was decided that this disciple must be John.

Answer 2

In Matthew's Gospel, Peter was the disciple whom Jesus liked the most. For example, he granted Peter the power to walk on water and told Peter that he was the rock on which he would build his church.

In John's Gospel, there is another disciple, "whom Jesus loved." This disciple certainly was not Peter, in fact the Gospel several times compares the unknown disciple favourably against Peter. Later in the second century, the Church Fathers noticed that the apostle John was never mentioned by name in this Gospel, so therefore John must be the disciple whom Jesus loved.

Answer 3

John's Gospel talks about a '"disciple whom Jesus loved" but never tells us who this disciple was. The second-century Church Fathers decided the beloved disciple was probably John, son of Zebedee. On the other hand, some modern scholars say that the beloved disciple was a literary device, not a real person. So, at best, John might have been Jesus' favourite disciple, but there are good grounds for thinking otherwise.

Answer 4

Christ has no favorites, he does not play that game... He loves all his sheep equally (John 10)

Answer 5

Luke is my most beloved. Though all do abide in my heart.

Answer 6

Jesus had a strong affection for all of his disciples and especially for John, Simon Peter and James.

Answer 7

Each was called for specific purposes so each had their own importance. Peter became the chief Administrator of them.

Answer 8

He didn't have favorites.

Answer 9

John. John the beloved