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John

Fisherman | Apostle | Disciple | Witness

John, the son of Zebedee and brother of James, left his fishing boat to follow Jesus. One of the twelve apostles, he witnessed Jesus restore life and reveal His glory, helped prepare the Passover, and later served with Peter in Jerusalem and Samaria. Christian tradition associates John with the beloved disciple, the Johannine writings, and the John of Revelation, whose testimony places him on Patmos.

Family
Son of Zebedee; brother of James
Occupation
Galilean fisherman
Calling
One of the twelve apostles
Key Places
Galilee, Jerusalem, Samaria, Patmos

Character Infographics

Ten scenes tracing John's calling, close witness to Jesus, ministry, and traditional written legacy, with a life at a glance, distinctive traits, key places, and biblical sources.

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John Life and Legacy infographic depicting John with fishing nets and a scroll beside the Sea of Galilee. Ten numbered scenes show his calling, the Sons of Thunder, the raising of Jairus's daughter, the transfiguration, preparing the Passover, the beloved disciple at the cross and empty tomb, bold witness before the council, ministry in Samaria, and John of Revelation on Patmos. Lower panels summarize his life and traits and map Galilee, Jerusalem, Samaria, and Patmos. The poster quotes 1 John 4:19 and notes the traditional associations with the apostle.
John: Life and Legacy. Artistic educational infographic; the central image is an illustrative historical interpretation rather than an exact portrait. The beloved disciple, Johannine writings, and John of Revelation are traditionally associated with the apostle.

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About John in the Bible

Mark identifies John as the son of Zebedee and brother of James, records his calling from the fishing boat, and names the brothers the Sons of Thunder. John joins Peter and James when Jesus raises Jairus's daughter and at the transfiguration; Luke 22 records Peter and John preparing the Passover. Acts presents John alongside Peter, bearing witness before the council and praying for believers in Samaria. Christian tradition associates the apostle with the beloved disciple beside the cross and at the empty tomb, the Johannine writings, and the John who speaks of his testimony on Patmos in Revelation 1:9. The infographic preserves those traditional associations while pointing readers to the biblical passages.

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