According to the Gospel of St. John, the day after John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the River Jordan, John the Baptist saw Jesus walk by. He told the two disciples who were with him "Behold the Lamb of God." The two disciples, Andrew and John, the sons of Zebedee, followed Jesus. Jesus turned and asked the two men "What are you looking for?" They said to him, "Rabbi" (teacher), "Where are you staying?" So they went and saw where he was staying, and stayed with him that day. (John 2:35-39)
Yes, in Christian tradition, Saint John the Apostle and Saint John the Evangelist are believed to be the same person. He is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and is also credited with writing the Gospel of John, the Epistles of John, and the Book of Revelation.
According to tradition, Saint John the Apostle was present at the crucifixion of Jesus along with Jesus' mother Mary. Jesus entrusted Mary to John's care, saying, "Behold, your mother," and to Mary, "Woman, behold your son." John took Mary into his home and cared for her as his own mother.
He was a fisherman along with his brother, the Apostle John, and his father.
Saint John the Apostle was canonized due to his prominent role in the early Christian church as one of Jesus' twelve apostles and a close companion of Jesus during his ministry. He is also known for writing the Gospel of John, three epistles, and the Book of Revelation in the New Testament, which have had a significant impact on Christian theology and spirituality. His life of faith, service, and martyrdom contributed to his recognition as a saint by the early Church.
Saint John the Apostle lived in Ephesus in modern-day Turkey.
Saint James the Greater is known as the brother of Saint John the Apostle. They were both apostles of Jesus and were referred to as the "Sons of Thunder" in the Bible.
Saint John the Apostle.
John was the son of Zebedee, a Galilean fisherman, and Salome. John and his brother James were among the first disciples called by Jesus.
It is thought that John was still a teenager when he joined Our Lord as an apostle.
Saint John the Apostle was the person appointed by Our Lord to care for his mother.
No. John the Apostle was one of Jesus's 12 Apostles. Jesus was, however, related to John the Baptist.No Jesus was never related to John the apostle. He was related to John the baptist, as they were both cousins. John the apostle father was named Zebedee, but John the baptists father was a priest called Zechariah.
No, John the Apostle was not directly related to Jesus.
Yes, in Christian tradition, Saint John the Apostle and Saint John the Evangelist are believed to be the same person. He is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and is also credited with writing the Gospel of John, the Epistles of John, and the Book of Revelation.
According to tradition, Saint John the Apostle was present at the crucifixion of Jesus along with Jesus' mother Mary. Jesus entrusted Mary to John's care, saying, "Behold, your mother," and to Mary, "Woman, behold your son." John took Mary into his home and cared for her as his own mother.
December 27 is the feast day of Saint John the Apostle.
John was the apostle that Jesus loved.
He was a fisherman along with his brother, the Apostle John, and his father.