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- Matt 3:1
- John the Baptist Prepares the Way In those days John the Baptist came to the Judean wilderness and began preaching. His message was,
- Matt 3:3
- The prophet Isaiah was speaking about John when he said, “He is a voice shouting in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord’s coming! Clear the road for him!’”*3:3 Isa 40:3 (Greek version).
- Matt 3:5
- People from Jerusalem and from all of Judea and all over the Jordan Valley went out to see and hear John.
- Matt 3:13
- The Baptism of Jesus Then Jesus went from Galilee to the Jordan River to be baptized by John.
- Matt 3:14
- But John tried to talk him out of it. “I am the one who needs to be baptized by you,” he said, “so why are you coming to me?”
- Matt 3:15
- But Jesus said, “It should be done, for we must carry out all that God requires.*3:15 Or for we must fulfill all righteousness.” So John agreed to baptize him.
- Matt 4:12
- The Ministry of Jesus Begins When Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he left Judea and returned to Galilee.
- Matt 4:21
- A little farther up the shore he saw two other brothers, James and John, sitting in a boat with their father, Zebedee, repairing their nets. And he called them to come, too.
- Matt 9:14
- A Discussion about Fasting One day the disciples of John the Baptist came to Jesus and asked him, “Why don’t your disciples fast*9:14 Some manuscripts read fast often. like we do and the Pharisees do?”
- Matt 10:2
- Here are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (also called Peter), then Andrew (Peter’s brother), James (son of Zebedee), John (James’s brother),
- Matt 11:1
- Jesus and John the Baptist When Jesus had finished giving these instructions to his twelve disciples, he went out to teach and preach in towns throughout the region.
- Matt 11:2
- John the Baptist, who was in prison, heard about all the things the Messiah was doing. So he sent his disciples to ask Jesus,
- Matt 11:4
- Jesus told them, “Go back to John and tell him what you have heard and seen—
- Matt 11:10
- John is the man to whom the Scriptures refer when they say, ‘Look, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, and he will prepare your way before you.’*11:10 Mal 3:1.
- Matt 11:11
- “I tell you the truth, of all who have ever lived, none is greater than John the Baptist. Yet even the least person in the Kingdom of Heaven is greater than he is!
- Matt 11:12
- And from the time John the Baptist began preaching until now, the Kingdom of Heaven has been forcefully advancing,*11:12 Or the Kingdom of Heaven has suffered from violence. and violent people are attacking it.
- Matt 11:13
- For before John came, all the prophets and the law of Moses looked forward to this present time.
- Matt 11:18
- For John didn’t spend his time eating and drinking, and you say, ‘He’s possessed by a demon.’
- Matt 13:55
- Then they scoffed, “He’s just the carpenter’s son, and we know Mary, his mother, and his brothers—James, Joseph,*13:55 Other manuscripts read Joses; still others read John. Simon, and Judas.
- Matt 14:1
- The Death of John the Baptist When Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee,*14:1 Greek Herod the tetrarch. Herod Antipas was a son of King Herod and was ruler over Galilee. heard about Jesus,
- Matt 14:2
- he said to his advisers, “This must be John the Baptist raised from the dead! That is why he can do such miracles.”
- Matt 14:3
- For Herod had arrested and imprisoned John as a favor to his wife Herodias (the former wife of Herod’s brother Philip).
- Matt 14:4
- John had been telling Herod, “It is against God’s law for you to marry her.”
- Matt 14:5
- Herod wanted to kill John, but he was afraid of a riot, because all the people believed John was a prophet.
- Matt 14:8
- At her mother’s urging, the girl said, “I want the head of John the Baptist on a tray!”
- Matt 14:10
- So John was beheaded in the prison,
- Matt 16:14
- “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.”
- Matt 16:17
- Jesus replied, “You are blessed, Simon son of John,*16:17 Greek Simon bar-Jonah; see John 1:42; 21:15-17. because my Father in heaven has revealed this to you. You did not learn this from any human being.
- Matt 17:1
- The Transfiguration Six days later Jesus took Peter and the two brothers, James and John, and led them up a high mountain to be alone.
- Matt 17:13
- Then the disciples realized he was talking about John the Baptist.
- Matt 20:20
- Jesus Teaches about Serving Others Then the mother of James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Jesus with her sons. She knelt respectfully to ask a favor.
- Matt 20:24
- When the ten other disciples heard what James and John had asked, they were indignant.
- Matt 21:25
- “Did John’s authority to baptize come from heaven, or was it merely human?” They talked it over among themselves. “If we say it was from heaven, he will ask us why we didn’t believe John.
- Matt 21:26
- But if we say it was merely human, we’ll be mobbed because the people believe John was a prophet.”
- Matt 21:32
- For John the Baptist came and showed you the right way to live, but you didn’t believe him, while tax collectors and prostitutes did. And even when you saw this happening, you refused to believe him and repent of your sins.
- Matt 26:37
- He took Peter and Zebedee’s two sons, James and John, and he became anguished and distressed.
- Matt 27:49
- But the rest said, “Wait! Let’s see whether Elijah comes to save him.”*27:49 Some manuscripts add And another took a spear and pierced his side, and out flowed water and blood. Compare John 19:34.
- Matt 27:56
- Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary (the mother of James and Joseph), and the mother of James and John, the sons of Zebedee.
- Mark 1:1
- John the Baptist Prepares the Way This is the Good News about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God.*1:1 Some manuscripts do not include the Son of God. It began
- Mark 1:4
- This messenger was John the Baptist. He was in the wilderness and preached that people should be baptized to show that they had repented of their sins and turned to God to be forgiven.
- Mark 1:5
- All of Judea, including all the people of Jerusalem, went out to see and hear John. And when they confessed their sins, he baptized them in the Jordan River.
- Mark 1:7
- John announced: “Someone is coming soon who is greater than I am—so much greater that I’m not even worthy to stoop down like a slave and untie the straps of his sandals.
- Mark 1:9
- The Baptism and Temptation of Jesus One day Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee, and John baptized him in the Jordan River.
- Mark 1:14
- Later on, after John was arrested, Jesus went into Galilee, where he preached God’s Good News.*1:14 Some manuscripts read the Good News of the Kingdom of God.
- Mark 1:19
- A little farther up the shore Jesus saw Zebedee’s sons, James and John, in a boat repairing their nets.
- Mark 1:29
- Jesus Heals Many People After Jesus left the synagogue with James and John, they went to Simon and Andrew’s home.
- Mark 3:17
- James and John (the sons of Zebedee, but Jesus nicknamed them “Sons of Thunder”*3:17 Greek whom he named Boanerges, which means Sons of Thunder.),
- Mark 5:37
- Then Jesus stopped the crowd and wouldn’t let anyone go with him except Peter, James, and John (the brother of James).
- Mark 6:14
- The Death of John the Baptist Herod Antipas, the king, soon heard about Jesus, because everyone was talking about him. Some were saying,*6:14 Some manuscripts read He was saying. “This must be John the Baptist raised from the dead. That is why he can do such miracles.”
- Mark 6:16
- When Herod heard about Jesus, he said, “John, the man I beheaded, has come back from the dead.”
- Mark 6:17
- For Herod had sent soldiers to arrest and imprison John as a favor to Herodias. She had been his brother Philip’s wife, but Herod had married her.
- Mark 6:18
- John had been telling Herod, “It is against God’s law for you to marry your brother’s wife.”
- Mark 6:19
- So Herodias bore a grudge against John and wanted to kill him. But without Herod’s approval she was powerless,
- Mark 6:20
- for Herod respected John; and knowing that he was a good and holy man, he protected him. Herod was greatly disturbed whenever he talked with John, but even so, he liked to listen to him.
- Mark 6:24
- She went out and asked her mother, “What should I ask for?” Her mother told her, “Ask for the head of John the Baptist!”
- Mark 6:25
- So the girl hurried back to the king and told him, “I want the head of John the Baptist, right now, on a tray!”
- Mark 6:27
- So he immediately sent an executioner to the prison to cut off John’s head and bring it to him. The soldier beheaded John in the prison,
- Mark 8:28
- “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say you are one of the other prophets.”
- Mark 9:2
- The Transfiguration Six days later Jesus took Peter, James, and John, and led them up a high mountain to be alone. As the men watched, Jesus’ appearance was transformed,
- Mark 9:38
- Using the Name of Jesus John said to Jesus, “Teacher, we saw someone using your name to cast out demons, but we told him to stop because he wasn’t in our group.”
- Mark 10:35
- Jesus Teaches about Serving Others Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came over and spoke to him. “Teacher,” they said, “we want you to do us a favor.”
- Mark 10:41
- When the ten other disciples heard what James and John had asked, they were indignant.
- Mark 11:31
- They talked it over among themselves. “If we say it was from heaven, he will ask why we didn’t believe John.
- Mark 11:32
- But do we dare say it was merely human?” For they were afraid of what the people would do, because everyone believed that John was a prophet.
- Mark 13:3
- Later, Jesus sat on the Mount of Olives across the valley from the Temple. Peter, James, John, and Andrew came to him privately and asked him,
- Mark 14:33
- He took Peter, James, and John with him, and he became deeply troubled and distressed.
- Luke 1:5
- The Birth of John the Baptist Foretold When Herod was king of Judea, there was a Jewish priest named Zechariah. He was a member of the priestly order of Abijah, and his wife, Elizabeth, was also from the priestly line of Aaron.
- Luke 1:13
- But the angel said, “Don’t be afraid, Zechariah! God has heard your prayer. Your wife, Elizabeth, will give you a son, and you are to name him John.
- Luke 1:57
- The Birth of John the Baptist When it was time for Elizabeth’s baby to be born, she gave birth to a son.
- Luke 1:60
- But Elizabeth said, “No! His name is John!”
- Luke 1:63
- He motioned for a writing tablet, and to everyone’s surprise he wrote, “His name is John.”
- Luke 1:80
- John grew up and became strong in spirit. And he lived in the wilderness until he began his public ministry to Israel.
- Luke 3:1
- John the Baptist Prepares the Way It was now the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius, the Roman emperor. Pontius Pilate was governor over Judea; Herod Antipas was ruler*3:1a Greek Herod was tetrarch. Herod Antipas was a son of King Herod. over Galilee; his brother Philip was ruler*3:1b Greek tetrarch; also in 3:1c. over Iturea and Traconitis; Lysanias was ruler over Abilene.
- Luke 3:2
- Annas and Caiaphas were the high priests. At this time a message from God came to John son of Zechariah, who was living in the wilderness.
- Luke 3:3
- Then John went from place to place on both sides of the Jordan River, preaching that people should be baptized to show that they had repented of their sins and turned to God to be forgiven.
- Luke 3:4
- Isaiah had spoken of John when he said, “He is a voice shouting in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord’s coming! Clear the road for him!
- Luke 3:7
- When the crowds came to John for baptism, he said, “You brood of snakes! Who warned you to flee the coming wrath?
- Luke 3:11
- John replied, “If you have two shirts, give one to the poor. If you have food, share it with those who are hungry.”
- Luke 3:14
- “What should we do?” asked some soldiers. John replied, “Don’t extort money or make false accusations. And be content with your pay.”
- Luke 3:15
- Everyone was expecting the Messiah to come soon, and they were eager to know whether John might be the Messiah.
- Luke 3:16
- John answered their questions by saying, “I baptize you with*3:16a Or in. water; but someone is coming soon who is greater than I am—so much greater that I’m not even worthy to be his slave and untie the straps of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.*3:16b Or in the Holy Spirit and in fire.
- Luke 3:18
- John used many such warnings as he announced the Good News to the people.
- Luke 3:19
- John also publicly criticized Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee,*3:19 Greek Herod the tetrarch. for marrying Herodias, his brother’s wife, and for many other wrongs he had done.
- Luke 3:20
- So Herod put John in prison, adding this sin to his many others.
- Luke 5:10
- His partners, James and John, the sons of Zebedee, were also amazed. Jesus replied to Simon, “Don’t be afraid! From now on you’ll be fishing for people!”
- Luke 5:33
- A Discussion about Fasting One day some people said to Jesus, “John the Baptist’s disciples fast and pray regularly, and so do the disciples of the Pharisees. Why are your disciples always eating and drinking?”
- Luke 6:14
- Simon (whom he named Peter), Andrew (Peter’s brother), James, John, Philip, Bartholomew,
- Luke 7:18
- Jesus and John the Baptist The disciples of John the Baptist told John about everything Jesus was doing. So John called for two of his disciples,
- Luke 7:20
- John’s two disciples found Jesus and said to him, “John the Baptist sent us to ask, ‘Are you the Messiah we’ve been expecting, or should we keep looking for someone else?’”
- Luke 7:22
- Then he told John’s disciples, “Go back to John and tell him what you have seen and heard—the blind see, the lame walk, those with leprosy are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised to life, and the Good News is being preached to the poor.”
- Luke 7:27
- John is the man to whom the Scriptures refer when they say, ‘Look, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, and he will prepare your way before you.’*7:27 Mal 3:1.
- Luke 7:28
- I tell you, of all who have ever lived, none is greater than John. Yet even the least person in the Kingdom of God is greater than he is!”
- Luke 7:29
- When they heard this, all the people—even the tax collectors—agreed that God’s way was right,*7:29 Or praised God for his justice. for they had been baptized by John.
- Luke 7:33
- For John the Baptist didn’t spend his time eating bread or drinking wine, and you say, ‘He’s possessed by a demon.’
- Luke 8:51
- When they arrived at the house, Jesus wouldn’t let anyone go in with him except Peter, John, James, and the little girl’s father and mother.
- Luke 9:7
- Herod’s Confusion When Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee,*9:7 Greek Herod the tetrarch. Herod Antipas was a son of King Herod and was ruler over Galilee. heard about everything Jesus was doing, he was puzzled. Some were saying that John the Baptist had been raised from the dead.
- Luke 9:9
- “I beheaded John,” Herod said, “so who is this man about whom I hear such stories?” And he kept trying to see him.
- Luke 9:19
- “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say you are one of the other ancient prophets risen from the dead.”
- Luke 9:28
- The Transfiguration About eight days later Jesus took Peter, John, and James up on a mountain to pray.
- Luke 9:49
- Using the Name of Jesus John said to Jesus, “Master, we saw someone using your name to cast out demons, but we told him to stop because he isn’t in our group.”
- Luke 9:54
- When James and John saw this, they said to Jesus, “Lord, should we call down fire from heaven to burn them up*9:54 Some manuscripts add as Elijah did.?”
- Luke 11:1
- Teaching about Prayer Once Jesus was in a certain place praying. As he finished, one of his disciples came to him and said, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.”
- Luke 16:16
- “Until John the Baptist, the law of Moses and the messages of the prophets were your guides. But now the Good News of the Kingdom of God is preached, and everyone is eager to get in.*16:16 Or everyone is urged to enter in.
- Luke 20:5
- They talked it over among themselves. “If we say it was from heaven, he will ask why we didn’t believe John.
- Luke 20:6
- But if we say it was merely human, the people will stone us because they are convinced John was a prophet.”
- Luke 22:8
- Jesus sent Peter and John ahead and said, “Go and prepare the Passover meal, so we can eat it together.”
- Luke 23:16
- So I will have him flogged, and then I will release him.”*23:16 Some manuscripts add verse 17, Now it was necessary for him to release one prisoner to them during the Passover celebration. Compare Matt 27:15; Mark 15:6; John 18:39.
- John 1:6
- God sent a man, John the Baptist,*1:6 Greek a man named John.
- John 1:8
- John himself was not the light; he was simply a witness to tell about the light.
- John 1:15
- John testified about him when he shouted to the crowds, “This is the one I was talking about when I said, ‘Someone is coming after me who is far greater than I am, for he existed long before me.’”
- John 1:19
- The Testimony of John the Baptist This was John’s testimony when the Jewish leaders sent priests and Temple assistants*1:19 Greek and Levites. from Jerusalem to ask John, “Who are you?”
- John 1:23
- John replied in the words of the prophet Isaiah: “I am a voice shouting in the wilderness, ‘Clear the way for the Lord’s coming!’”*1:23 Isa 40:3.
- John 1:26
- John told them, “I baptize with*1:26 Or in; also in 1:31, 33. water, but right here in the crowd is someone you do not recognize.
- John 1:28
- This encounter took place in Bethany, an area east of the Jordan River, where John was baptizing.
- John 1:29
- Jesus, the Lamb of God The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!
- John 1:32
- Then John testified, “I saw the Holy Spirit descending like a dove from heaven and resting upon him.
- John 1:35
- The First Disciples The following day John was again standing with two of his disciples.
- John 1:36
- As Jesus walked by, John looked at him and declared, “Look! There is the Lamb of God!”
- John 1:40
- Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of these men who heard what John said and then followed Jesus.
- John 1:42
- Then Andrew brought Simon to meet Jesus. Looking intently at Simon, Jesus said, “Your name is Simon, son of John—but you will be called Cephas” (which means “Peter”*1:42 The names Cephas (from Aramaic) and Peter (from Greek) both mean “rock.”).
- John 3:22
- John the Baptist Exalts Jesus Then Jesus and his disciples left Jerusalem and went into the Judean countryside. Jesus spent some time with them there, baptizing people.
- John 3:23
- At this time John the Baptist was baptizing at Aenon, near Salim, because there was plenty of water there; and people kept coming to him for baptism.
- John 3:24
- (This was before John was thrown into prison.)
- John 3:27
- John replied, “No one can receive anything unless God gives it from heaven.
- John 4:1
- Jesus and the Samaritan Woman Jesus*4:1 Some manuscripts read The Lord. knew the Pharisees had heard that he was baptizing and making more disciples than John
- John 5:33
- In fact, you sent investigators to listen to John the Baptist, and his testimony about me was true.
- John 5:35
- John was like a burning and shining lamp, and you were excited for a while about his message.
- John 5:36
- But I have a greater witness than John—my teachings and my miracles. The Father gave me these works to accomplish, and they prove that he sent me.
- John 7:53
- [The most ancient Greek manuscripts do not include John 7:53–8:11.] Then the meeting broke up, and everybody went home.
- John 10:40
- He went beyond the Jordan River near the place where John was first baptizing and stayed there awhile.
- John 10:41
- And many followed him. “John didn’t perform miraculous signs,” they remarked to one another, “but everything he said about this man has come true.”
- John 13:23
- The disciple Jesus loved was sitting next to Jesus at the table.*13:23 Greek was reclining on Jesus’ bosom. The “disciple Jesus loved” was probably John.
- John 18:9
- He did this to fulfill his own statement: “I did not lose a single one of those you have given me.”*18:9 See John 6:39 and 17:12.
- John 18:32
- (This fulfilled Jesus’ prediction about the way he would die.*18:32 See John 12:32-33.)
- John 21:15
- After breakfast Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?*21:15 Or more than these others do?” “Yes, Lord,” Peter replied, “you know I love you.” “Then feed my lambs,” Jesus told him.
- John 21:16
- Jesus repeated the question: “Simon son of John, do you love me?” “Yes, Lord,” Peter said, “you know I love you.” “Then take care of my sheep,” Jesus said.
- John 21:17
- A third time he asked him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt that Jesus asked the question a third time. He said, “Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Then feed my sheep.
- Acts 1:5
- John baptized with*1:5 Or in; also in 1:5b. water, but in just a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”
- Acts 1:13
- When they arrived, they went to the upstairs room of the house where they were staying. Here are the names of those who were present: Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James (son of Alphaeus), Simon (the zealot), and Judas (son of James).
- Acts 1:22
- from the time he was baptized by John until the day he was taken from us. Whoever is chosen will join us as a witness of Jesus’ resurrection.”
- Acts 3:1
- Peter Heals a Crippled Beggar Peter and John went to the Temple one afternoon to take part in the three o’clock prayer service.
- Acts 3:3
- When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for some money.
- Acts 3:4
- Peter and John looked at him intently, and Peter said, “Look at us!”
- Acts 3:11
- They all rushed out in amazement to Solomon’s Colonnade, where the man was holding tightly to Peter and John.
- Acts 4:1
- Peter and John before the Council While Peter and John were speaking to the people, they were confronted by the priests, the captain of the Temple guard, and some of the Sadducees.
- Acts 4:2
- These leaders were very disturbed that Peter and John were teaching the people that through Jesus there is a resurrection of the dead.
- Acts 4:6
- Annas the high priest was there, along with Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and other relatives of the high priest.
- Acts 4:13
- The members of the council were amazed when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, for they could see that they were ordinary men with no special training in the Scriptures. They also recognized them as men who had been with Jesus.
- Acts 4:15
- So they ordered Peter and John out of the council chamber*4:15 Greek the Sanhedrin. and conferred among themselves.
- Acts 4:19
- But Peter and John replied, “Do you think God wants us to obey you rather than him?
- Acts 4:23
- The Believers Pray for Courage As soon as they were freed, Peter and John returned to the other believers and told them what the leading priests and elders had said.
- Acts 8:14
- When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that the people of Samaria had accepted God’s message, they sent Peter and John there.
- Acts 8:17
- Then Peter and John laid their hands upon these believers, and they received the Holy Spirit.
- Acts 8:25
- After testifying and preaching the word of the Lord in Samaria, Peter and John returned to Jerusalem. And they stopped in many Samaritan villages along the way to preach the Good News.
- Acts 10:37
- You know what happened throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee, after John began preaching his message of baptism.
- Acts 11:16
- Then I thought of the Lord’s words when he said, ‘John baptized with*11:16 Or in; also in 11:16b. water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’
- Acts 12:12
- When he realized this, he went to the home of Mary, the mother of John Mark, where many were gathered for prayer.
- Acts 12:25
- When Barnabas and Saul had finished their mission to Jerusalem, they returned,*12:25 Or mission, they returned to Jerusalem. Other manuscripts read mission, they returned from Jerusalem; still others read mission, they returned from Jerusalem to Antioch. taking John Mark with them.
- Acts 13:5
- There, in the town of Salamis, they went to the Jewish synagogues and preached the word of God. John Mark went with them as their assistant.
- Acts 13:13
- Paul Preaches in Antioch of Pisidia Paul and his companions then left Paphos by ship for Pamphylia, landing at the port town of Perga. There John Mark left them and returned to Jerusalem.
- Acts 13:24
- Before he came, John the Baptist preached that all the people of Israel needed to repent of their sins and turn to God and be baptized.
- Acts 13:25
- As John was finishing his ministry he asked, ‘Do you think I am the Messiah? No, I am not! But he is coming soon—and I’m not even worthy to be his slave and untie the sandals on his feet.’
- Acts 15:37
- Barnabas agreed and wanted to take along John Mark.
- Acts 15:38
- But Paul disagreed strongly, since John Mark had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not continued with them in their work.
- Acts 15:39
- Their disagreement was so sharp that they separated. Barnabas took John Mark with him and sailed for Cyprus.
- Acts 19:3
- “Then what baptism did you experience?” he asked. And they replied, “The baptism of John.”
- Acts 19:4
- Paul said, “John’s baptism called for repentance from sin. But John himself told the people to believe in the one who would come later, meaning Jesus.”
- Gal 2:9
- In fact, James, Peter,*2:9 Greek Cephas; also in 2:11, 14. and John, who were known as pillars of the church, recognized the gift God had given me, and they accepted Barnabas and me as their co-workers. They encouraged us to keep preaching to the Gentiles, while they continued their work with the Jews.
- 2Jn 1:1
- Greetings This letter is from John, the elder.*1a Greek From the elder. I am writing to the chosen lady and to her children,*1b Or the church God has chosen and its members. whom I love in the truth—as does everyone else who knows the truth—
- 3Jn 1:1
- Greetings This letter is from John, the elder.*1 Greek From the elder. I am writing to Gaius, my dear friend, whom I love in the truth.
- Rev 1:1
- Prologue This is a revelation from*1:1a Or of. Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants the events that must soon*1:1b Or suddenly, or quickly. take place. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant John,
- Rev 1:4
- John’s Greeting to the Seven Churches This letter is from John to the seven churches in the province of Asia.*1:4a Asia was a Roman province in what is now western Turkey. Grace and peace to you from the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come; from the sevenfold Spirit*1:4b Greek the seven spirits. before his throne;
- Rev 1:9
- Vision of the Son of Man I, John, am your brother and your partner in suffering and in God’s Kingdom and in the patient endurance to which Jesus calls us. I was exiled to the island of Patmos for preaching the word of God and for my testimony about Jesus.
- Rev 22:8
- I, John, am the one who heard and saw all these things. And when I heard and saw them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who showed them to me.