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John Chapters - RUSSYNODAL Bible

John's Gospel stands apart from the other three with its unique theological perspective, presenting Jesus as the eternal Word of God incarnate. Beginning with "In the beginning was the Word," John Bible chapters contain the seven "I Am" statements of Jesus, the seven miraculous signs demonstrating His divine identity, and the deeply personal upper room discourses of John 13-17. The raising of Lazarus (chapter 11), Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus about being "born again" (chapter 3), and the resurrection appearances (chapter 20-21) are among Christianity's most studied passages. John states his purpose directly: "that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God" (20:31).

John Chapters - RUSSYNODAL Bible
Chapter 1 John 1 Chapter 2 John 2 Chapter 3 John 3 Chapter 4 John 4 Chapter 5 John 5 Chapter 6 John 6 Chapter 7 John 7 Chapter 8 John 8 Chapter 9 John 9 Chapter 10 John 10 Chapter 11 John 11 Chapter 12 John 12 Chapter 13 John 13 Chapter 14 John 14 Chapter 15 John 15 Chapter 16 John 16 Chapter 17 John 17 Chapter 18 John 18 Chapter 19 John 19 Chapter 20 John 20 Chapter 21 John 21

About John

John is the forty-third book of the Bible and the fourth Gospel, written by the apostle John (the Beloved Disciple) around AD 85-95 and spanning 21 chapters. Unlike the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke), John's Gospel is more theological and reflective, written explicitly so that readers may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing they may have life in his name (John 20:31). John's Gospel is structured around seven miraculous signs and seven great I Am declarations of Jesus, along with extended theological discourses found nowhere else. Major themes include the divine nature of Jesus (the Word who was with God and was God), eternal life through faith, the love of God poured out in the cross, the ministry of the Holy Spirit, and the community of believers as those who love one another. Key chapters include John 1 (the prologue -- In the beginning was the Word), John 3 (Jesus and Nicodemus), John 11 (the raising of Lazarus), John 14-17 (the Upper Room Discourse), and John 20 (the resurrection). Famous verses include John 3:16 -- For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son -- and John 14:6 -- I am the way and the truth and the life. John KJV is arguably the most read and most evangelistically powerful book in the entire Bible. Read the Book of John online here in full.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who wrote the Gospel of John, and when was it written?
Tradition identifies the author as the apostle John, the disciple Jesus loved, writing around AD 85-95, making it the last of the four Gospels to be completed. Unlike the Synoptic Gospels, John's account is more theological and reflective, built around seven miraculous signs and seven I Am declarations of Jesus. You can start reading from John chapter 1, which opens with John's prologue about the eternal Word.
How does John differ from Matthew, Mark, and Luke?
John omits many events found in the Synoptics, such as the birth narrative and most parables, and instead includes extended theological discourses and events unique to his account, like the wedding at Cana and the raising of Lazarus. Where Matthew, Mark, and Luke present a more chronological narrative of Jesus' ministry, John selects material specifically to demonstrate Jesus' divine identity.
What are the seven signs and seven I Am statements in John?
The seven signs are miracles John selects to reveal Jesus' divine identity, including turning water to wine, healing the blind man, and raising Lazarus from the dead in chapter 11. The seven I Am statements, such as I am the bread of life and I am the resurrection and the life, are Jesus' own declarations that echo God's self-identification to Moses in Exodus.
What is the significance of Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus in John 3?
In John 3, a Pharisee named Nicodemus comes to Jesus at night and is told that he must be born again to see the kingdom of God. The chapter contains John 3:16, For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, one of the most quoted verses in the entire Bible.
Why does the raising of Lazarus in John 11 matter?
The raising of Lazarus in chapter 11 is the last and greatest of John's seven signs, demonstrating Jesus' power over death shortly before his own crucifixion and resurrection. It leads directly into the growing opposition from religious leaders that culminates in Jesus' arrest.
What does John say his purpose was in writing this Gospel?
John states his purpose directly in 20:31: these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. That verse functions as a thesis statement for the entire book, explaining why John selected the signs and discourses he did.
What is the Upper Room Discourse in John 13-17?
The Upper Room Discourse spans John 13 through 17 and records Jesus' final extended teaching to his disciples on the night before his crucifixion, including washing their feet, promising the Holy Spirit, and praying for their unity. It is among the most personal and theologically dense passages in the Gospel, found nowhere else in the New Testament.

Today's Verse

but there is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets, and he hath made known to the king Nebuchadnezzar what shall be in the latter days. Thy dream, and the visions of thy head upon thy bed, are these:

Daniel 2:28 | ASV

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