1st century AD · a disciple around AD 30, exiled to Patmos around 95 according to tradition
John the apostle Bible quiz
Start with these 3 free questions on John the apostle. Tap an answer to check it: each one is explained with the verse it comes from. The full quiz (12 questions, up to the details most readers miss) is in Bible Academy.
Easy questions
1. Who was the brother of the apostle John?
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Answer: James. Jesus saw “James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the ship mending their nets,” and he called them. Mark 1:19–20
2. What nickname did Jesus give James and John?
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Answer: Sons of thunder. He gave them “the name Boanerges, which is, The sons of thunder.” “Son of consolation” is the meaning of the name Barnabas. Mark 3:17
3. On which island did John receive the revelation of Revelation?
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Answer: Patmos. “I John, who also am your brother… was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.” Revelation 1:9