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'''John the Apostle''' (Saint John in [[Catholic]] and [[Orthodox Church|Orthodox]] traditions), also known as '''John the Evangelist''', '''John the Presbyter''', '''John the Revelator''', and '''John of Patmos''', was a disciple of [[Jesus]] along with his brother [[James the Apostle|James]]. The sons of Zebedee, the pair were nicknamed Boanerges (by Jesus), meaning "sons of thunder."  Originally a disciple of [[John the Baptist]] along with [[Andrew the Apostle|Andrew]], they turned to follow Jesus to become "fishers of men."  John is called the "disciple whom Jesus loved" and is the author of the fourth gospel, [[Gospel of John|The Gospel of John]].  John was with Jesus throughout his ministry, he stood faithfully at the [[Cross]] and raced to the tomb when he heard that Jesus's body was no longer there.

'''John the Apostle''' (Saint John in [[Catholic]] and [[Orthodox Church|Orthodox]] traditions), also known as '''John the Evangelist''', '''John the Presbyter''', '''John the Revelator''', and '''John of Patmos''', was a disciple of [[Jesus]] along with his brother [[James the Apostle|James]]. The sons of Zebedee, the pair were nicknamed Boanerges (by Jesus), meaning "sons of thunder."  Originally a disciple of [[John the Baptist]] along with [[Andrew the Apostle|Andrew]], they turned to follow Jesus to become "fishers of men."  John is called the "disciple whom Jesus loved" and is the author of the fourth gospel, [[Gospel of John|The Gospel of John]].  John was with Jesus throughout his ministry, he stood faithfully at the [[Cross]] and raced to the tomb when he heard that Jesus's body was no longer there.

John was possibly a [[Gentile]],<ref>''See'' [[Mystery:Was John a Gentile?]]</ref> and his Gospel speaks of the love of [[God]] for the entire world, see {{bible ref|John|3|16}}.  The ''[[Encyclopedia Britannica]]'' repeats but rejects a false narrative of John being resistant to extend [[Christianity]] to all.<ref>Without support, the ''[[Encyclopedia Britannica]]'' declares that John's mother was [[Salome]], who was most likely [[Mark]]'s mother instead.</ref>

There is some speculation that John was a [[Gentile]],<ref>''See'' [[Mystery:Was John a Gentile?]]</ref> and his Gospel speaks of the love of [[God]] for the entire world, see {{bible ref|John|3|16}}.  The ''[[Encyclopedia Britannica]]'' repeats but rejects a false narrative of John being resistant to extend [[Christianity]] to all.<ref>Without support, the ''[[Encyclopedia Britannica]]'' declares that John's mother was [[Salome]], who was most likely [[Mark]]'s mother instead.</ref>

John was likely younger, and ostensibly less significant, than his brother the Apostle James, given that John was referenced in the Gospels merely as the "brother of James," and John may have been merely a teenager during the ministry of Jesus.  For example, Mark 3:17 introduces John this way:  "James the son of Zebedee and John the brother of James," which strongly suggests that James was the older son of Zebedee, and John was James' younger brother.<ref>Quoting [[ESV]]. See also: Mark 5:37.</ref> (''see [[Mystery: Was John the Apostle a child]]'')

John was likely younger, and ostensibly less significant, than his brother the Apostle James, given that John was referenced in the Gospels merely as the "brother of James," and John may have been merely a teenager during the ministry of Jesus.  For example, Mark 3:17 introduces John this way:  "James the son of Zebedee and John the brother of James," which strongly suggests that James was the older son of Zebedee, and John was James' younger brother.<ref>Quoting [[ESV]]. See also: Mark 5:37.</ref> (''see [[Mystery: Was John the Apostle a child]]'')

'''Feastday''': May 8, December 27.

'''Feastday''': May 8, December 27.

== Healthy rivalry with Peter? ==

==Healthy rivalry with Peter?==

 

John was human, and his [[Gospel of John]] may suggest a rivalry with the Apostle [[Peter]]:

John was human, and his [[Gospel of John]] may suggest a rivalry with the Apostle [[Peter]]:

*John 6:16 (omits the walking on water by Peter)

*John 6:16 (omits the walking on water by Peter)

Given the likelihood of John's young age at the time, such a rivalry may have been motivated by age differences, as youngsters often exhibit eager tendencies to outdo their older peers.

Given the likelihood of John's young age at the time, such a rivalry may have been motivated by age differences, as youngsters often exhibit eager tendencies to outdo their older peers.

== See also ==

==See also==

 

*[[Saint Peter]]

*[[Saint Peter]]

*[[Paul]]

*[[Paul]]

*[[Revelation, Book of (historical exegesis)]]

*[[Revelation, Book of (historical exegesis)]]

== External links ==

==External links==

[[File:St. John.jpg|right]]

[[File:St. John.jpg|right]]

*[http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=228 St. John the Apostle]

*[http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=228 St. John the Apostle]

== References ==

==References==

[[Category:12 Disciples]]

[[Category:12 Disciples]]

[[Category:Saints]]

[[Category:Saints]]