John
81 passages listed in Nave’s Topical Bible and Torrey’s New Topical Textbook. Verse text: Berean Standard Bible; links open in your translation.
42 sections
- A Nazarite
- A Relative of Annas the High Priest
- Affected Probably by the Doctrines of the Stoics
- Baptizes Jesus
- Character of
- Herod Antipas Falsely Supposes Jesus to Be
- His Influence Upon the Public Mind
- His Ministry not Attested by Miracles
- Jesus Discourses Upon
- Lives in the Desert
- Ministry of
- Miraculous Birth of
- Mission of
- Reproves Herod Antipas on Account of his Incest; Herod Imprisons Him, and Beheads Him
- Sends Two Disciples to Jesus
- Teaches his Disciples to Fast
- Teaches his Disciples to Pray
- Testifies to the Messiahship of Jesus
- The Apostle is Intrusted with the Care of Mary, Mother of Jesus
- The Apostle is Present with Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane
- The Apostle: A Pillar of the Ekklesia (Body of Christ)
- The Apostle: Civil Ambitions of
- The Apostle: Imprisoned by the Rulers of the Jews
- The Apostle: Intimately Associated with Jesus
- The Apostle: Intolerance of
- The Apostle: Lives in Jerusalem
- The Apostle: Prepares the Passover Meal
- The Apostle: Present at the Crucifixion
- The Apostle: Present at the Gravesite of Jesus
- The Apostle: Present at the Trial of Jesus Which Took Place in Front of the High Priest
- The Apostle: Present when Jesus Revealed Himself at the Lake Galilee
- The Apostle: Present with Peter in the Temple Courtyard
- The Apostle: Prophecy Concerning
- The Apostle: Sent by the Jerusalem Congregation with the Commission to Samaria
- The Apostle: The Epistles of John
- The Apostle: The healing of Peter's mother-in-law
- The Apostle: The raising of the daughter of Jairus
- The Apostle: The transfiguration
- The Apostle: The two catches of fish
- The Apostle: Writes his Apocalyptic Vision from Patmos Island
- The Baptist: Prophecies Concerning
- The Testimony of Jesus Concerning (See Below, Jesus Discourses Upon)
A Nazarite
- Matthew 11:18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon!’
- Luke 1:15 for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He shall never take wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his mother’s womb.
- Luke 7:33 For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and you say, ‘He has a demon!’
A Relative of Annas the High Priest
- Acts 4:6 along with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and many others from the high priest’s family.
Affected Probably by the Doctrines of the Stoics
- Matthew 11:18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon!’
- Mark 1:6 John was clothed in camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.
- Luke 1:80 And the child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the wilderness until the time of his public appearance to Israel.
Baptizes Jesus
- Matthew 3:13–16 At that time Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. …
- Mark 1:9–11 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. …
- Luke 3:21–22 When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as He was praying, heaven was opened, …
- John 1:32 Then John testified, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove and resting on Him.
Character of
Herod Antipas Falsely Supposes Jesus to Be
- Matthew 14:1–2 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus …
- Matthew 16:14 They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”
- Mark 6:14 Now King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ name had become well known, and people were saying, “John the Baptist has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.”
- Mark 6:16 But when Herod heard this, he said, “John, whom I beheaded, has risen from the dead!”
- Luke 9:19 They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that a prophet of old has arisen.”
His Influence Upon the Public Mind
- Matthew 3:5–6 People went out to him from Jerusalem and all Judea and the whole region around the Jordan. …
- Matthew 14:5 Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.
- Matthew 21:32 For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him.
- Mark 1:5 People went out to him from all of Jerusalem and the countryside of Judea. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.
- Mark 11:32 But if we say, ‘From men’...” they were afraid of the people, for they all held that John truly was a prophet.
- Luke 3:7 Then John said to the crowds coming out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?
- Luke 3:15 The people were waiting expectantly and were all wondering in their hearts if John could be the Christ.
- Luke 20:6 But if we say, ‘From men,’ all the people will stone us, for they are convinced that John was a prophet.”
- John 1:35–40 The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. …
His Ministry not Attested by Miracles
- John 10:41 Many came to Him and said, “Although John never performed a sign, everything he said about this man was true.”
Jesus Discourses Upon
- Matthew 11:7–19 As John’s disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swaying in the wind? …
- Luke 7:24–33 After John’s messengers had left, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swaying in the wind? …
Lives in the Desert
- Matthew 3:1 In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea
- Mark 1:4 John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
- Luke 1:80 And the child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the wilderness until the time of his public appearance to Israel.
- Luke 3:2–3 during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness. …
Ministry of
- Matthew 3:1–3 In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea …
- Mark 1:4 John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
- Luke 3:2–3 during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness. …
- John 1:6–8 There came a man who was sent from God. His name was John. …
Miraculous Birth of
- Luke 1:11–20 Just then an angel of the Lord appeared to Zechariah, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. …
- Luke 1:57–65 When the time came for Elizabeth to have her child, she gave birth to a son. …
Mission of
- Matthew 17:11 Jesus replied, “Elijah does indeed come, and he will restore all things.
- Mark 1:2–8 As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way.” …
- Luke 1:15–17 for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He shall never take wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his mother’s womb. …
- Luke 1:76–79 And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for Him, …
- Luke 3:4–6 as it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for Him. …
- John 1:7–8 He came as a witness to testify about the Light, so that through him everyone might believe. …
- John 1:15 John testified concerning Him. He cried out, saying, “This is He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me because He was before me.’”
- John 1:22–28 So they said to him, “Who are you? We need an answer for those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?” …
- John 1:31–34 I myself did not know Him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that He might be revealed to Israel.” …
- John 5:32–35 There is another who testifies about Me, and I know that His testimony about Me is valid. …
- Acts 13:24–25 Before the arrival of Jesus, John preached a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. …
- Acts 19:4 Paul explained: “John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the One coming after him, that is, in Jesus.”
Reproves Herod Antipas on Account of his Incest; Herod Imprisons Him, and Beheads Him
- Matthew 4:12 When Jesus heard that John had been imprisoned, He withdrew to Galilee.
- Matthew 14:1–12 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus …
- Mark 6:16–29 But when Herod heard this, he said, “John, whom I beheaded, has risen from the dead!” …
- Mark 9:13 But I tell you that Elijah has indeed come, and they have done to him whatever they wished, just as it is written about him.”
- Luke 3:18–20 With these and many other exhortations, John proclaimed the good news to the people. …
Sends Two Disciples to Jesus
- Matthew 11:2–6 Meanwhile John heard in prison about the works of Christ, and he sent his disciples …
- Luke 7:18–23 Then John’s disciples informed him about all these things. …
Teaches his Disciples to Fast
- Luke 5:33 Then they said to Him, “John’s disciples and those of the Pharisees frequently fast and pray, but Yours keep on eating and drinking.”
Teaches his Disciples to Pray
- Luke 11:1 One day in a place where Jesus had just finished praying, one of His disciples requested, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.”
Testifies to the Messiahship of Jesus
- Matthew 3:11–12 I baptize you with water for repentance, but after me will come One more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. …
- Mark 1:7–8 And he proclaimed: “After me will come One more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. …
- Luke 3:16–17 John answered all of them: “I baptize you with water, but One more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. …
- John 1:15 John testified concerning Him. He cried out, saying, “This is He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me because He was before me.’”
- John 1:26–36 “I baptize with water,” John replied, “but among you stands One you do not know. …
- John 3:23–36 Now John was also baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because the water was plentiful there, and people kept coming to be baptized. …
- John 5:32–33 There is another who testifies about Me, and I know that His testimony about Me is valid. …
- John 10:41 Many came to Him and said, “Although John never performed a sign, everything he said about this man was true.”
- Acts 13:25 As John was completing his course, he said, ‘Who do you suppose I am? I am not that One. But there is One coming after me whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.’
The Apostle is Intrusted with the Care of Mary, Mother of Jesus
- John 19:26 When Jesus saw His mother and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, “Woman, here is your son.”
The Apostle is Present with Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane
- Matthew 26:37 He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed.
- Mark 14:33 He took with Him Peter, James, and John, and began to be deeply troubled and distressed.
- Luke 22:39 Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed Him.
The Apostle: A Pillar of the Ekklesia (Body of Christ)
- Galatians 2:9 And recognizing the grace that I had been given, James, Cephas, and John — those reputed to be pillars — gave me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, so that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the circumcised.
The Apostle: Civil Ambitions of
- Matthew 20:20–24 Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Jesus with her sons and knelt down to make a request of Him. …
- Mark 10:35–41 Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Jesus and declared, “Teacher, we want You to do for us whatever we ask.” …
The Apostle: Imprisoned by the Rulers of the Jews
- Acts 4:1–19 While Peter and John were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to them, …
The Apostle: Intimately Associated with Jesus
- John 13:23–26 One of His disciples, the one whom Jesus loved, was reclining at His side. …
- John 21:20 Peter turned and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them. He was the one who had leaned back against Jesus at the supper to ask, “Lord, who is going to betray You?”
The Apostle: Intolerance of
- Mark 9:38 John said to Him, “Teacher, we saw someone else driving out demons in Your name, and we tried to stop him, because he does not accompany us.”
- Luke 9:49–50 “Master,” said John, “we saw someone driving out demons in Your name, and we tried to stop him, because he does not accompany us.” …
- Luke 9:54–56 When the disciples James and John saw this, they asked, “Lord, do You want us to call down fire from heaven to consume them?” …
The Apostle: Lives in Jerusalem
- Acts 1:13 When they arrived, they went to the upper room where they were staying: Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James.
The Apostle: Prepares the Passover Meal
- Matthew 26:18–19 He answered, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him that the Teacher says, ‘My time is near. I will keep the Passover with My disciples at your house.’” …
- Mark 14:13–16 So He sent two of His disciples and told them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a jug of water will meet you. Follow him, …
- Luke 22:8–13 Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and make preparations for us to eat the Passover.” …
The Apostle: Present at the Crucifixion
- John 19:26–27 When Jesus saw His mother and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, “Woman, here is your son.” …
The Apostle: Present at the Gravesite of Jesus
- John 20:2–8 So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb,” she said, “and we do not know where they have put Him!” …
The Apostle: Present at the Trial of Jesus Which Took Place in Front of the High Priest
- John 18:15–16 Now Simon Peter and another disciple were following Jesus. Since that disciple was known to the high priest, he also went with Jesus into the courtyard of the high priest. …
The Apostle: Present when Jesus Revealed Himself at the Lake Galilee
- John 21:1 Later, by the Sea of Tiberias, Jesus again revealed Himself to the disciples. He made Himself known in this way:
The Apostle: Present with Peter in the Temple Courtyard
- Acts 3:1–11 One afternoon Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. …
The Apostle: Prophecy Concerning
- Revelation 10:11 And they told me, “You must prophesy again about many peoples and nations and tongues and kings.”
The Apostle: Sent by the Jerusalem Congregation with the Commission to Samaria
- Acts 8:14–17 When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. …
The Apostle: The Epistles of John
- 1 John 1:1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our own eyes, which we have gazed upon and touched with our own hands — this is the Word of life.
- 2 John 1 The elder, To the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in the truth — and not I alone, but also all who know the truth —
- 3 John 1 The elder, To the beloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth:
The Apostle: The healing of Peter's mother-in-law
- Matthew 8:14–15 When Jesus arrived at Peter’s house, He saw Peter’s mother-in-law sick in bed with a fever. …
- Mark 1:30–31 Simon’s mother-in-law was sick in bed with a fever, and they promptly told Jesus about her. …
- Luke 4:38–39 After Jesus had left the synagogue, He went to the home of Simon, whose mother-in-law was suffering from a high fever. So they appealed to Jesus on her behalf, …
The Apostle: The raising of the daughter of Jairus
The Apostle: The transfiguration
- Matthew 17:1 After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves.
- Mark 9:2 After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There He was transfigured before them.
- Luke 9:28 About eight days after Jesus had said these things, He took with Him Peter, John, and James, and went up on a mountain to pray.
The Apostle: The two catches of fish
- Luke 5:10 and so were his partners James and John, the sons of Zebedee. “Do not be afraid,” Jesus said to Simon. “From now on you will catch men.”
- John 21:1–7 Later, by the Sea of Tiberias, Jesus again revealed Himself to the disciples. He made Himself known in this way: …
The Apostle: Writes his Apocalyptic Vision from Patmos Island
- Revelation 1:9 I, John, your brother and partner in the tribulation and kingdom and perseverance that are in Jesus, was on the island of Patmos because of the word of God and my testimony about Jesus.
The Baptist: Prophecies Concerning
- Isaiah 40:3 A voice of one calling: “Prepare the way for the LORD in the wilderness; make a straight highway for our God in the desert.
- Malachi 4:5–6 Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD. …
- Luke 1:11–17 Just then an angel of the Lord appeared to Zechariah, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. …
The Testimony of Jesus Concerning (See Below, Jesus Discourses Upon)
- John 5:32–35 There is another who testifies about Me, and I know that His testimony about Me is valid. …
- Matthew 17:12–13 But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but have done to him whatever they wished. In the same way, the Son of Man will suffer at their hands.” …
- Matthew 21:32 For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him.
- Mark 9:13 But I tell you that Elijah has indeed come, and they have done to him whatever they wished, just as it is written about him.”
Topics: Nave’s Topical Bible (1896) and Torrey’s New Topical Textbook (1897), public domain, via the Berean Bible topical index.