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Bible book guide

Book of John

The Gospel of John presents Jesus through signs, conversations, and clear statements about who he is. If you want to meet Jesus directly, this book gives a strong starting point, moving from his public ministry to the cross and resurrection.

Chapters in John

John has 21 chapters. Start at chapter one or jump to the chapter you want to read.

  1. Chapter 1John 151 verses with a quick summary and full chapter text
  2. Chapter 2John 225 verses with a quick summary and full chapter text
  3. Chapter 3John 336 verses with a quick summary and full chapter text
  4. Chapter 4John 454 verses with a quick summary and full chapter text
  5. Chapter 5John 547 verses with a quick summary and full chapter text
  6. Chapter 6John 671 verses with a quick summary and full chapter text
  7. Chapter 7John 753 verses with a quick summary and full chapter text
  8. Chapter 8John 859 verses with a quick summary and full chapter text
  9. Chapter 9John 941 verses with a quick summary and full chapter text
  10. Chapter 10John 1042 verses with a quick summary and full chapter text
  11. Chapter 11John 1157 verses with a quick summary and full chapter text
  12. Chapter 12John 1250 verses with a quick summary and full chapter text
  13. Chapter 13John 1338 verses with a quick summary and full chapter text
  14. Chapter 14John 1431 verses with a quick summary and full chapter text
  15. Chapter 15John 1527 verses with a quick summary and full chapter text
  16. Chapter 16John 1633 verses with a quick summary and full chapter text
  17. Chapter 17John 1726 verses with a quick summary and full chapter text
  18. Chapter 18John 1840 verses with a quick summary and full chapter text
  19. Chapter 19John 1942 verses with a quick summary and full chapter text
  20. Chapter 20John 2031 verses with a quick summary and full chapter text
  21. Chapter 21John 2125 verses with a quick summary and full chapter text

What is John about?

John tells the story of Jesus with a clear purpose: to show that he is the Son of God and to lead readers to believe in him. The book includes well-known signs like the wedding at Cana, the healing of the blind man, the raising of Lazarus, and Jesus feeding the five thousand. It also records long conversations with Nicodemus, the Samaritan woman, and his disciples. The final chapters focus on Jesus' death, resurrection, and restoration of his followers, making this Gospel especially helpful for understanding both who Jesus is and what it means to trust him.

Themes to watch

  • Jesus' identityJohn keeps asking who Jesus is, and the answer unfolds through signs, words, and the claims Jesus makes about himself.
  • Belief and new lifeThe book calls readers to believe in Jesus and receive the life he gives, not just to know facts about him.
  • Cross and resurrectionJohn presents Jesus' death and rising again as the center of God's saving work and the hope of his followers.

Good questions

  • Who do I believe Jesus is after reading these chapters?
  • What does it mean to trust Jesus and follow him with my life?
  • How do Jesus' death and resurrection shape hope, fear, and faith?