New Testament
Book of John
John selects a handful of signs and long conversations, including "I am" sayings such as the bread of life and the good shepherd. He states his purpose plainly: that readers would believe and have life in Jesus' name.
At a glance
John key facts
- Testament
- New Testament
- Chapters
- 21
- Author
- Traditionally attributed to John the apostle
- When it was written
- Traditionally around AD 85 to 95
- Main theme
- Believe in Jesus, the Son of God, and have life
- Key verse
- John 3:16
Summary
What is John about?
John selects a handful of signs and long conversations, including "I am" sayings such as the bread of life and the good shepherd. He states his purpose plainly: that readers would believe and have life in Jesus' name.
Key verse
A key verse in John
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
21 chapters
John chapters
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Questions
John: common questions
Who wrote the book of John?
Traditionally attributed to John the apostle.
When was John written?
Traditionally around AD 85 to 95.
What is the book of John about?
John selects a handful of signs and long conversations, including "I am" sayings such as the bread of life and the good shepherd. He states his purpose plainly: that readers would believe and have life in Jesus' name.
How many chapters are in John?
John has 21 chapters, in the New Testament.
What is a key verse in John?
John 3:16: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (KJV).
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