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John the Apostle
Also known as: The Beloved Disciple
Apostle
Description
Brother of James, son of Zebedee. Part of Jesus' inner circle. Author of the Gospel of John, three epistles, and Revelation.
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Brother of James, son of Zebedee.
Life Event
Part of Jesus' inner circle.
Life Event
Author of the Gospel of John, three epistles, and Revelation.
Scripture References
John 13:23
“Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.”
Revelation 1:1
“The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:”
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