The Gospels · New Testament
John
John is book 43 of 66 and belongs to the Gospels in the New Testament. It has 21 chapters, each with source-checked General, Historical and Literary context. 38 people are indexed in its passages.
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Chapters
- John 1: John 1: the Word made flesh and the first followers gathered
The chapter opens with the Word, who is in the beginning with God, through whom all things are made, in whom is life and light that darkness does not… - John 2: John 2: water made wine at Cana and the temple cleared
At a marriage in Cana of Galilee the mother of Jesus tells him they have no wine. He answers that his hour is not yet come, and she tells the… - John 3: John 3: Nicodemus by night and John's answer about the bridegroom
Nicodemus, a Pharisee and a ruler of the Jews, comes to Jesus by night and says they know he is a teacher come from God. Jesus answers that a man… - John 4: John 4: the woman at Jacob's well and the nobleman's son
Jesus leaves Judea for Galilee and goes through Samaria to a city called Sychar, near the ground Jacob gave Joseph. Tired from the journey, he sits… - John 5: John 5: healing at Bethesda and the witnesses Jesus names
At a feast of the Jews, Jesus goes up to Jerusalem to a pool called Bethesda with five porches, where many sick people lie. One man has had an… - John 6: John 6: five loaves for five thousand and the bread of life
A great multitude follows Jesus over the sea of Galilee because they have seen his miracles. He asks Philip where bread can be bought, and the… - John 7: John 7: the feast of tabernacles and a divided crowd
Jesus stays in Galilee because the Jews in Jewry seek to kill him. With the feast of tabernacles at hand, his brethren tell him to go to Judea and… - John 8: John 8: a woman accused, the light of the world, and stones taken up
Early in the temple, scribes and Pharisees bring a woman taken in adultery, set her in the midst, cite the law of Moses on stoning and ask what he… - John 9: John 9: a man born blind and the questioning that follows
Jesus sees a man blind from birth, and his disciples ask whose sin caused it. He answers that neither the man nor his parents sinned, and speaks of… - John 10: John 10: the shepherd, the door, and the feast of the dedication
The chapter opens with a figure of the sheepfold: whoever does not enter by the door is a thief and a robber, while the shepherd enters by the door… - John 11: John 11: Lazarus raised at Bethany and a council's decision
Lazarus of Bethany is sick, and his sisters Martha and Mary send word. Jesus says the sickness is not unto death but for the glory of God, and stays… - John 12: John 12: the anointing at Bethany and the last public words
Six days before the passover Jesus comes to Bethany, where a supper is made, Martha serves and Lazarus sits at table. Mary anoints his feet with… - John 13: John 13: washing the disciples' feet and naming a betrayer
Before the feast of the passover, knowing his hour is come, Jesus rises from supper, lays aside his garments, girds himself with a towel and washes… - John 14: John 14: the way, the Comforter promised, and peace left behind
The chapter is a speech at the table, interrupted three times by questions. Jesus tells the disciples not to let their hearts be troubled, speaks of… - John 15: John 15: the vine and the branches and the world's hatred
The chapter is unbroken speech with no questions or replies. Jesus says he is the true vine and his Father the husbandman, who takes away every… - John 16: John 16: sorrow turned to joy and the Spirit of truth promised
Jesus tells the disciples he has said these things so they will not be offended, and warns that they will be put out of the synagogues and that those… - John 17: John 17: a prayer for the disciples and for those who will believe
The chapter is a prayer spoken aloud. Jesus lifts his eyes to heaven, says the hour is come, and asks that the Son be glorified so that the Son may… - John 18: John 18: the arrest in the garden, Peter's denials, and Pilate's questions
Jesus crosses the brook Cedron into a garden that Judas knows. Judas comes with a band of men and officers carrying lanterns, torches and weapons… - John 19: John 19: the scourging, the crucifixion, and the burial in a garden
Pilate has Jesus scourged. Soldiers plait a crown of thorns, put a purple robe on him, hail him as King of the Jews and strike him with their hands… - John 20: John 20: the empty tomb, the appearances, and why the book was written
Early on the first day of the week, while it is still dark, Mary Magdalene comes to the sepulchre and sees the stone taken away. She runs to Simon… - John 21: John 21: breakfast at the sea of Tiberias and a threefold question to Peter
Seven disciples are together at the sea of Tiberias: Simon Peter, Thomas called Didymus, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee and two…
