New Testament
John
The Book of John is part of the New Testament of the Douay-Rheims Bible, containing 21 chapters and 4397 verses. Read every chapter below, verse by verse.
Author & Date
Traditionally the Apostle John, "the disciple whom Jesus loved." Around AD 90–100, the last Gospel written.
Historical Context
More theological and reflective than the three Synoptic Gospels, John organizes his account around seven "signs" and a series of "I am" statements, explicitly stating his purpose: "that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God" (John 20:31).
Key Themes
The divinity of Christ, eternal life, and intimate union between Jesus and the believer.