John — Chapters

John 1 introduces Jesus as the eternal Word and Light, presents John the Baptist’s testimony and baptism, and records the first disciples following Him.

Jesus performs His first miracle by turning water into wine at a Cana wedding and then cleanses the Jerusalem temple, showing divine authority and challenging religious commerce.

Jesus teaches Nicodemus that spiritual rebirth and faith in Him are necessary for entering the kingdom of God, then explains the nature of salvation and the role of the Son of Man, concluding with John the Baptist’s testimony and the call to believe for eternal life.

Jesus meets a Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well, offers her the promise of living water, and reveals Himself as the Messiah, leading the Samaritans to believe; he later heals a nobleman’s son.

Jesus heals a man on the Sabbath at Bethesda, provoking Jewish opposition and leading Him to defend His divine authority and role as the Son of God.

Jesus demonstrates divine power by feeding a multitude and walking on water, then declares Himself the true bread of life, provoking both awe and confusion among His followers.

Jesus attends the Feast of Tabernacles in secret, teaches in the temple, and encounters both admiration and opposition, illustrating the tension between His mission and the expectations of His people.

Jesus uses the woman caught in adultery to teach about mercy and judgment, then engages the Jews in a broader debate about truth, authority, and identity, concluding with a dramatic escape amid stone-throwing.

Jesus heals a man born blind, using clay and a pool of Siloam to demonstrate divine authority, provoking debate about sin and revelation among the Pharisees.

Jesus declares Himself the Good Shepherd and the Door, contrasting His protective care with thieves and a careless hireling, while the Jews question His divine identity.

Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead, revealing His divine authority and identity as the Messiah while His opponents plot His execution.

Mary’s costly anointing of Jesus in Bethany, Judas's complaint, and Jesus’s journey to Jerusalem culminate in a teaching about his forthcoming glorification and the mixed responses of the crowd.

Jesus prepares his disciples for his imminent departure by washing their feet, revealing his forthcoming betrayal, and issuing a new commandment of love.

Jesus comforts his disciples, explains his relationship with the Father, and promises the Holy Spirit, urging faith and obedience.

Jesus describes Himself as the true vine, urging His followers to abide in Him, bear fruit, and love one another, while warning of persecution and promising the coming of the Holy Spirit.

Jesus foretells persecution, explains His departure, and introduces the Comforter, whose guidance will turn sorrow into joy for believers.

Jesus prays for His disciples’ glorification, unity, and sanctification, asking the Father to preserve them as He returns.

John 18 narrates Jesus' arrest in Gethsemane, his trial before the Jewish authorities and Pilate, and Peter's denial, highlighting themes of betrayal, authority, and the nature of Jesus' kingdom.

Jesus is scourged, crowned, crucified, and buried, fulfilling Scripture.

Jesus appears alive after the resurrection, revealing Himself to Mary and the disciples, and grants the Holy Spirit, while Thomas moves from doubt to faith.

John 21 records Jesus' final post‑resurrection appearance to His disciples, featuring a miraculous catch of fish, a special calling of Peter, and a final affirmation of faith and mission.