John (KJV)
21 chapters · 879 verses. Choose a chapter to read it in the King James Version.
About the Book of John
John selects signs and discourses to reveal Jesus as the eternal Word and Son of God, the giver of eternal life. It is written explicitly so that readers may believe in Jesus and have life in his name.
- Genre
- Gospel
- Author
- Traditionally attributed to the apostle John
- First audience
- A broad readership, that they might believe
How to read it: Read this reflective Gospel for its rich symbolism and 'I am' sayings; let its stated purpose — that you may believe — guide your reading.
It opens: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1)
Chapters
Key verses in John
The verses of John that the rest of Scripture cross-references most often.
If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.
Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
Read John with a guide
- The Gospel of John in 21 Days21 days through the Gospel of belief and lifeAll 21 days in John
- Lent: 40 Days to the Cross40 days walking with Jesus toward Easter9 of 40 days in John
- The "I AM" Sayings of Jesus7 days on the seven "I am" sayings in JohnAll 7 days in John
- Easter: He Is Risen7 days with the risen Jesus4 of 7 days in John
- The Life of Jesus in 30 Days30 days through the Gospels, from Bethlehem to the ascension4 of 30 days in John
- The Miracles of Jesus10 days on the signs that show who Jesus is4 of 10 days in John