The Story Of Apostle John

Apostle John was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ and is often referred to as "the disciple whom Jesus loved." John was the son of Zebedee and Salome and was born in Bethsaida, a fishing village on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. Along with his brother James, John was a fisherman before he was called to follow Jesus.

John became one of Jesus' closest and most trusted disciples, along with Peter and James. He was present at many of the most significant events in Jesus' life, including the Transfiguration and the Last Supper. It was also John who was with Mary, the mother of Jesus, at the foot of the cross during Jesus' crucifixion.

After Jesus' death and resurrection, John became a leader in the early Christian church. He played a prominent role in the establishment of the church in Jerusalem and was known for his eloquent preaching and teaching. According to tradition, John also wrote the Gospel of John, one of the four Gospels of the New Testament, as well as three epistles or letters in the New Testament.

John's teachings emphasized the importance of love and the need for Christians to love one another as Jesus loved them. He also spoke about the importance of faith, emphasizing that it is through faith in Jesus that we can have eternal life.

In his later years, John was exiled to the island of Patmos, where he is said to have received a vision of the end of the world, which he recorded in the book of Revelation. John is believed to have died around 100 AD, although the exact details of his death are unclear.

Apostle John is remembered as a faithful and devoted disciple of Jesus Christ, a leader in the early Christian church, and a writer whose teachings continue to inspire and guide Christians around the world.

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St John by Peter Paul Rubens (c. 1611)