TheWay BibleJohn KJV
New Testament · 21 chapters · 879 verses · about 1 hour and 35 minutes to read
John selects seven signs and a series of I AM sayings, and states his purpose plainly: that you might believe that Jesus is the Christ, and that believing you might have life through his name. It is the Gospel most often handed to a new reader.
Author: John, the disciple whom Jesus lovedTraditionally dated about AD 90Theme: believe and have life
Chapters
Outline of John
Key verses
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Well-known verses in John
A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world.
But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.
Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.
Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
How long John is
Chapters: 21Verses: 879Words: about 19,094Read in: about 1 hour and 35 minutesLongest chapter: John 6 (71 verses)
John is the 43rd book of the Bible and the 4th of the New Testament, between Luke and Acts. Compare all 66 books →
Common questions
Who wrote the book of John?
John, the disciple whom Jesus loved.
When was John written?
It is traditionally dated about AD 90.
What is the book of John about?
John selects seven signs and a series of I AM sayings, and states his purpose plainly: that you might believe that Jesus is the Christ, and that believing you might have life through his name. It is the Gospel most often handed to a new reader.
How long is John?
John has 21 chapters and 879 verses in the King James Version — about 19,094 words.
How long does it take to read John?
about 1 hour and 35 minutes at an ordinary reading pace of about 200 words a minute.
How many chapters are in John?
21.
How many verses are in John?
879.
What is the longest chapter in John?
John 6, with 71 verses. The shortest is John 2, with 25.
Where is John in the Bible?
John is the 43rd book of the Bible and the 4th of the New Testament, between Luke and Acts.
Keep reading in TheWay Bible App
Read, study, memorize, journal, and pray — tap any word for its Greek or Hebrew definition, save verses to memorize, and keep a journal. Free on the web and iOS.