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[[File:Apostle-John.jpg|right|thumbnail|201px|Stain glass depiction of John the Apostle.]]

[[File:Apostle-John.jpg|right|thumbnail|201px|Stain glass depiction of John the Apostle.]]

'''John the Apostle''' ([[Saint]] John in [[Catholic]] and [[Eastern Orthodox Church|Orthodox]] traditions)<ref>John is also known as '''John the Evangelist''', '''John the Presbyter''', '''John the Revelator''', and '''John of Patmos'''.</ref> was a disciple of [[Jesus]] along with his brother [[James the Apostle|James]]. They were the sons of Zebedee, humorously nicknamed Boanerges ("sons of thunder") by Jesus).   Originally disciples of [[John the Baptist]] along with [[Andrew the Apostle|Andrew]], they followed 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 as soon as he heard that Jesus's body was no longer there.  John then immediately believed in the [[Resurrection]].

'''John the Apostle''' ([[Saint]] John in [[Catholic]] and [[Eastern Orthodox Church|Orthodox]] traditions)<ref>John is also known as '''John the Evangelist''', '''John the Presbyter''', '''John the Revelator''', and '''John of Patmos'''.</ref> was a disciple of [[Jesus]] along with his brother [[James the Apostle|James]].<ref>These two brothers, James and John, were humorously nicknamed Boanerges ("sons of thunder") by Jesus.</ref>  Ethnically, John may have been a Samaritan or Gentile, ''see'' [[Mystery: Was John a Samaritan]]? 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 as soon as he heard that Jesus's body was no longer there.  John then immediately believed in the [[Resurrection]].

John emphasized "life" and especially "[[eternal life]]." Most of the references to "eternal life" in the [[Bible]] are in [[Gospel of John]] and [[1 John]], and none is in the [[Old Testament]]. Nearly 40% of the references to "life" in the [[New Testament]] are by John, while only 20% of its total words were by him. Overall, John is the third most prolific writer in the New Testament, behind [[Luke]] (27.5% of the New Testament) and [[Paul]] (23.5%).

John emphasized "life" and especially "[[eternal life]]." Most of the references to "eternal life" in the [[Bible]] are in [[Gospel of John]] and [[1 John]], and none are in the [[Old Testament]]. Nearly 40% of the references to "life" in the [[New Testament]] are by John, while only 20% of its total words were by him. Overall, John is the third most prolific writer in the New Testament, behind [[Luke]] (27.5% of the New Testament) and [[Paul]] (23.5%).

John's 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.

John's 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.

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. Without support, the ''[[Encyclopedia Britannica]]'' declares that John's mother was [[Salome]], who was most likely [[Mark]]'s mother instead.

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. Without support, the ''[[Encyclopedia Britannica]]'' declares that John's mother was [[Salome]], who was most likely [[Mark]]'s mother instead.

==See also==

==See also==

*[[Saint Peter]]

*[[Saint Peter]]