People of John
Every person who appears in the book of John, ordered by how often they are mentioned there.
58 profiles tagged People of John.
Jesus
Messiah and central figure of the New Testament whose life, death, and resurrection form the basis of the Christian faith
The central figure of the New Testament, Jesus was born of Mary in Bethlehem, performed numerous miracles, and was crucified under Pontius Pilate before rising from the dead.
Judah, Son of Jacob
Patriarch who received the blessing of the scepter and whose lineage produced King David and Jesus Christ
The fourth son of Jacob and Leah, ancestor of the Tribe of Judah and the Davidic line, known for his leadership and pivotal role in the preservation of his family.
The Samaritan Woman at the Well
Woman who met Jesus at Jacob's Well and brought her town to believe in Him
An unnamed Samaritan woman who, after an encounter with Jesus at Jacob’s Well, became one of the first individuals to recognize and proclaim him as the Messiah.
Peter
Apostle who served as the spokesman for the Twelve and the leader of the early Church in Jerusalem
The leader of the twelve apostles, known for his confession of Christ, his denial and restoration, and his foundational role in the early Christian church.
John the Baptist, Son of Zechariah
Prophet who baptized Jesus and preached repentance in the wilderness
An ascetic prophet and the son of Zechariah and Elizabeth who preached repentance in the wilderness and prepared the way for the ministry of Jesus Christ.
Pilate
Roman governor who presided over the trial of Jesus and ordered His crucifixion
The Roman governor of Judea during the reign of Tiberius Caesar who presided over the trial of Jesus Christ and ordered His crucifixion.
Moses
Prophet who led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments
The preeminent prophet and lawgiver of Israel who led the Hebrews out of Egyptian bondage and mediated the Covenant at Mount Sinai.
Philip the Apostle
Apostle of Jesus who told Nathanael to 'come and see'
One of the twelve original apostles of Jesus, Philip was a resident of Bethsaida known for bringing Nathanael to Christ and requesting a direct vision of the Father.
Lazarus of Bethany
Subject of the miracle where Jesus raised him from the dead four days after his burial
A close friend of Jesus Christ who was famously raised from the dead four days after his burial in the village of Bethany.
Judas Iscariot, Betrayer of Jesus
Apostle who betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver
One of the twelve original apostles of Jesus who famously betrayed him to the Jewish authorities for thirty pieces of silver.
Abraham
Patriarch who is the father of the nation of Israel and an exemplar of faith
The first of the three biblical patriarchs and the father of the nation of Israel, known for his unwavering faith and his covenant relationship with God.
Martha
Sister of Lazarus who hosted Jesus and confessed Him as the Messiah
A devoted follower of Jesus from Bethany, known for her hospitality and her profound confession of faith during the resurrection of her brother Lazarus.
Mary, Sister of Martha and Lazarus
Disciple who sat at Jesus' feet and anointed Him with expensive perfume
A devoted follower of Jesus from Bethany known for her contemplative posture at Christ's feet and her sacrificial act of anointing Him with expensive perfume.
The Royal Official at Capernaum
Official whose son was healed by Jesus from a distance
A high-ranking government administrator in Galilee who sought Jesus to heal his dying son, demonstrating faith in Christ's word alone.
Israel
Patriarch who wrestled with God and fathered the twelve tribes
The third patriarch of the covenant, formerly known as Jacob, who received his name after wrestling with God and became the father of the twelve tribes.
Thomas
Apostle who required physical proof of Jesus' Resurrection before believing
One of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus, often called 'Doubting Thomas' for his demand for physical proof of the Resurrection, yet also known for his profound confession of Christ's divinity.
Nathanael
Disciple from Cana who was called a 'true Israelite' by Jesus
A disciple of Jesus from Cana in Galilee, noted for his initial skepticism of Nazareth and his subsequent confession of Christ's divinity.
The Boy with the Loaves and Fish
Young lad who provided the five barley loaves and two fish for the feeding of the five thousand
An unnamed youth whose small offering of five barley loaves and two fish was miraculously multiplied by Jesus to feed five thousand men.
Nicodemus
Pharisee who visited Jesus by night and provided spices for his burial
A prominent member of the Sanhedrin and a Pharisee who transitioned from a cautious inquirer of Jesus to a courageous disciple following the crucifixion.
Caiaphas
High Priest who presided over the Sanhedrin during the trial of Jesus
The influential Jewish High Priest during the reign of Tiberius Caesar who presided over the trial of Jesus of Nazareth.
Mary Magdalene
Primary witness to the Resurrection of Jesus
A faithful disciple of Jesus from whom seven demons were cast out, later becoming the first witness to the Resurrection.
Andrew
Apostle of Jesus and the brother of Simon Peter who was the first to be called by Christ
One of the twelve apostles of Jesus, the brother of Simon Peter, and a former disciple of John the Baptist noted for bridging the gap between individuals and Christ.
Isaiah
Prophet who advised King Hezekiah and foretold the coming of the Messiah
Isaiah, the son of Amoz, was a major prophet in Judah whose ministry spanned the reigns of four kings and who is widely quoted in the New Testament for his messianic and redemptive visions.
John, Father of Simon Peter
Father of the apostles Simon Peter and Andrew
A man of the first century AD primarily known as the father of the prominent apostles Simon Peter and Andrew.
Simon, Father of Judas Iscariot
father of Judas Iscariot who betrayed Jesus
Simon, also known as Simon Iscariot, was the father of Judas Iscariot, the disciple who ultimately betrayed Jesus Christ.
The Greeks Who Wanted to See Jesus
Gentile pilgrims who requested an audience with Jesus during Passover
A group of God-fearing Greeks who approached the apostle Philip during the Passover festival in Jerusalem to request an audience with Jesus.
Elijah the Tishbite
Prophet who called down fire from heaven and was taken to heaven in a whirlwind
A foundational prophet of the Divided Monarchy known for his confrontation with Baal worship and his departure from earth in a whirlwind.
Joseph, Husband of Mary
Legal father of Jesus and husband of Mary who protected the Holy Family during their flight to Egypt
A righteous descendant of David who served as the legal father of Jesus and the husband of the Virgin Mary during the early 1st century AD.
Javan
Patriarchal ancestor of the Greeks and Mediterranean seafaring nations
Javan was a son of Japheth and a grandson of Noah, recognized in the Table of Nations as the foundational patriarch of the Greek people and various maritime nations.
Annas
High Priest who led the preliminary trial of Jesus and daughter's husband was Caiaphas
Annas was a powerful Jewish High Priest of the first century who exerted significant influence over the Sanhedrin during the trials of Jesus and the early apostles.
Tiberius
Second Roman emperor whose fifteenth regnal year marks the beginning of Christ's ministry
Tiberius Julius Caesar Augustus was the second Roman Emperor, whose reign spanned the public ministry and crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
The Servant Girl at the High Priest's Courtyard
Servant who recognized Peter in the courtyard and caused his first denial
An unnamed domestic worker in the household of the high priest who identified Peter as a follower of Jesus during the Passion, leading to Peter's first two denials.
Levi, Son of Jacob
Patriarch of the priestly tribe and participant in the massacre at Shechem
The third son of Jacob and Leah, a patriarch whose descendants were set apart as the priestly and ministerial class for the nation of Israel.
Joseph, Son of Jacob
Patriarch who was sold into slavery and rose to become the second most powerful man in Egypt
The favored son of Jacob who, after being sold into slavery by his brothers, rose to become the Grand Vizier of Egypt and preserved the lineage of Israel during a regional famine.
David
King of Israel who defeated Goliath and established the Davidic dynasty
The second king of the United Monarchy of Israel, a shepherd-warrior and psalmist known as a man after God's own heart.
Solomon
King of Israel who built the first Temple and was famous for his wisdom
The third king of Israel who built the First Temple in Jerusalem and was renowned for his God-given wisdom and immense wealth during the United Monarchy.
Judas son of James
Apostle of Jesus Christ also known as Thaddaeus who questioned Jesus during the Last Supper
One of the twelve original apostles of Jesus Christ, also known as Thaddaeus, who questioned the Lord during the Last Supper.
Barabbas
Prisoner released by Pontius Pilate in the place of Jesus Christ during the Passion
A convicted insurrectionist and murderer who was historically pardoned by Pontius Pilate in the place of Jesus Christ during the Passover trial.
Malchus
The high priest's servant whose ear Peter severed and Jesus healed
Malchus was the high priest's servant whose ear was severed by Simon Peter and subsequently healed by Jesus during the arrest in Gethsemane.
Daughter of Annas
Daughter of Annas and wife of Caiaphas who linked the two high priests together
The daughter of the high priest Annas and the wife of the high priest Caiaphas during the trial and crucifixion of Jesus.
Alphaeus
Father of James the Less and possibly Matthew the tax collector
Alphaeus was a 1st-century Jewish man from the tribe of Judah, best known as the father of James the Apostle and possibly the father of Matthew the tax collector.
Joseph of Arimathea
Council member who asked Pilate for the body of Jesus and provided his own tomb for burial
A wealthy and righteous Council member from Arimathea who, as a secret disciple of Jesus, petitioned Pilate for Christ's body and provided a clean tomb for His burial.
Mary, Mother of James and Joses
mother of James and Joses who witnessed the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus
A dedicated follower of Jesus who witnessed His crucifixion, prepared for His burial, and was among the first to witness the empty tomb.
Zebedee
Father of the apostles James and John who was left in his boat when they followed Jesus
A Galilean fisherman and the father of the apostles James and John, whose departure to follow Jesus left him to manage the family business.
The Bystander Who Gave Jesus Sour Wine
Bystander at the crucifixion who offered a sponge of sour wine to Jesus
An unnamed participant at the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ who offered Him a sponge soaked in sour wine to alleviate His thirst after His final cry.
The Invalid at Bethesda
A man infirm for thirty-eight years who was healed by Jesus at the Pool of Bethesda
An unnamed man paralyzed for thirty-eight years who was miraculously healed by Jesus at the Pool of Bethesda in Jerusalem.
John the Apostle
Apostle of Jesus and the 'Beloved Disciple' who authored the Fourth Gospel
One of the Twelve Apostles, a member of Jesus’ inner circle, and traditionally identified as the 'Beloved Disciple' and the author of several New Testament books.
John the Baptist
Prophet who prepared the way for Jesus and baptized him in the Jordan River
The last and greatest prophet of the old covenant era, who lived as an ascetic in the wilderness to prepare the way for the Messiah.
Joseph of Arimathea
Sanhedrin member who provided the tomb for Jesus' burial
A wealthy member of the Sanhedrin and secret disciple of Jesus who provided his own new tomb for the burial of Christ after the crucifixion.
Joseph of Nazareth
Husband of Mary and protector of the infant Jesus who provided the legal Davidic lineage for the Messiah
The husband of Mary and the legal, earthly father of Jesus, recognized for his obedience to God and his role as the protector of the Holy Family.
Judas Iscariot
Apostle who betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver
One of the original twelve apostles of Jesus who eventually betrayed him to the Sanhedrin for thirty pieces of silver.
Lazarus of Bethany
The man raised from the dead by Jesus after four days
A beloved friend of Jesus Christ who was famously restored to life in Bethany four days after his death, serving as a powerful sign of Christ's divinity.
The Man Blind from Birth
Recipient of a miraculous healing from congenital blindness by Jesus at the Pool of Siloam
A beggar in Jerusalem whose miraculous healing by Jesus from lifelong blindness triggered a profound theological and legal conflict with the Pharisees.
Mary
Mother of Jesus Christ who accepted the call of God despite the risk of social disgrace
The mother of Jesus Christ, chosen by God to bear the Messiah and a faithful witness to his ministry, death, and resurrection.
The Official's Son
Recipient of Jesus's second sign healed remotely through his word
Healing miracle of a young boy in Capernaum whose life was restored by Jesus through a distance-healing word spoken in Cana.
Philip the Apostle
Apostle who asked Jesus to show the disciples the Father
One of the twelve original apostles of Jesus Christ, known for his early recruitment of Nathanael and his practical, inquisitive nature during Jesus' ministry.
Pontius Pilate
Roman governor who presided over the trial of Jesus and reluctantly authorized his crucifixion
The fifth Roman prefect of the province of Judaea, serving under Emperor Tiberius, best known for presiding over the trial of Jesus and ordering his crucifixion.
Thaddaeus
Apostle of Jesus Christ who questioned the Lord during the Last Supper
Thaddaeus, also known as Jude of James, was one of the twelve original apostles chosen by Jesus Christ to spread the Gospel.