The Beloved Disciple
The disciple whom Jesus loved, who wrote a Gospel, three letters, and the book of Revelation.
~6 AD
Born in Galilee
~27 AD
Called by Jesus
~30 AD
Present at the crucifixion
~85-90 AD
Writes Gospel of John
~95 AD
Writes Revelation on Patmos
~100 AD
Dies of old age in Ephesus
John was part of Jesus' inner circle, present at the Transfiguration and Gethsemane.
Mark 9:2; 14:33
John stood at the cross and was entrusted with the care of Jesus' mother Mary.
John 19:26-27
John outran Peter to the tomb and believed upon seeing the empty grave clothes.
John 20:4-8
Exiled to Patmos, John received visions of Christ's ultimate triumph.
Revelation 1
Experiencing God's love
Faithful witness to Christ
Perseverance in old age
The importance of love
Hope in God's ultimate victory