The Fourth Gospel, Chapter by Chapter
Every passage in the Gospel of John, organized chapter by chapter. Each chapter opens with its full summary and outline, followed by the verse-by-verse commentary, character studies, and "I Am" sayings that fall within it, in the order they appear in the text.
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Chapter 1
Prologue and the First Disciples13 articles
- John 1:1,In the Beginning Was the Word
- John 1:1-5 Meaning: The Word and Creation
- In the Beginning: Understanding the Eternal Word in John 1:1-14
- John 1:14,The Word Became Flesh
- John 1:19-28 – John the Baptist Denies Being the Messiah
- John 1:29,Behold, the Lamb of God
- John 1:29-34 – Behold the Lamb of God
- Andrew in the Bible: Following Jesus in the Gospel of JohnCharacter Study
- John 1:35-42 – The First Disciples Follow Jesus
- Philip in the Bible: Come and See in the Gospel of JohnCharacter Study
- John 1:43-51 – Philip and Nathanael Called
- Nathanael in the Bible: Under the Fig Tree in John 1Character Study
Chapter 2
Water to Wine, and Clearing the Temple7 articles
Chapter 3
Nicodemus and the New Birth8 articles
- Nicodemus in the Bible: His Story in the Gospel of JohnCharacter Study
- John 3:1-21 – Jesus Teaches Nicodemus
- Understanding Nicodemus: A Study of John 3Character Study
- John 3:3,Unless One Is Born Again
- John 3:14-15,The Son of Man Must Be Lifted Up
- John 3:16: For God So Loved the World
- John 3:22-36 – John the Baptist Testifies About Jesus
Chapter 4
The Woman at the Well13 articles
- Jesus and the Samaritan Woman in John 4
- Samaritan Woman at the Well, Part 1 (John 4:1-6)
- Samaritan Woman at the Well, Part 2 (John 4:7–15 Meaning & Commentary)
- John 4:10,The Living Water
- Samaritan Woman at the Well, Part 3 (John 4:16–26 Meaning & Commentary)
- John 4:23-24,Worship in Spirit and Truth
- Samaritan Woman at the Well, Part 4 (John 4:27–30 Meaning & Commentary)
- Samaritan Woman at the Well, Part 5 (John 4:31–42 Meaning & Commentary)
- John 4:35,The Fields Are Ripe for Harvest
- John 4:43-54 – Jesus Heals the Official's Son
- The Nobleman's Son: Faith and Healing in John 4:46-54
- Nicodemus and the Woman at the WellCharacter Study
Chapter 5
Healing at Bethesda7 articles
Chapter 6
Bread of Life10 articles
- The Crowds, the Chaos, and the Calm (John 6:1-21)
- John 6:1-15 – Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand
- Jesus Walks on the Water (John 6:16-21)
- John 6:22-59: The Bread of Life Discourse
- John 6:27,Do Not Work for Food That Spoils
- Jesus said I am the Bread of Life"I Am" Saying
- John 6:40,Everyone Who Believes Will Have Eternal Life
- John 6:44,No One Can Come Unless Drawn by the Father
- John 6:60-71 – Many Disciples Turn Away
Chapter 7
Teaching at the Festival of Booths5 articles
Chapter 8
Light of the World9 articles
- John 8:1-11 – The Woman Caught in Adultery
- John 8:7,Let Him Who Is Without Sin Cast the First Stone
- John 8:11,Neither Do I Condemn You, Go and Sin No More
- Jesus said I am the Light of the World"I Am" Saying
- John 8:12-30 – Jesus the Light of the World
- John 8:31-32,The Truth Will Set You Free
- John 8:31-59 – The Truth Will Set You Free
- John 8:48–59 – Before Abraham Was, I Am
Chapter 9
The Man Born Blind3 articles
Chapter 10
The Good Shepherd9 articles
- John 10:1-21 – The Good Shepherd and His Sheep
- Jesus said I am the Gate"I Am" Saying
- John 10:10,Life to the Full: The Abundant Life in Christ
- John 10:11,The Good Shepherd Lays Down His Life
- Jesus Said, I am the Good Shepherd"I Am" Saying
- John 10:16,One Flock, One Shepherd
- John 10:22-42 – Jesus at the Festival of Dedication
- John 10:27,My Sheep Hear My Voice
Chapter 11
The Raising of Lazarus10 articles
- Martha in the Bible: Faith and Confession in John 11Character Study
- John 11:1–16 – Jesus Hears of Lazarus' Illness and Delays
- Lazarus in the Bible: Raised from the Dead in John 11Character Study
- John 11:11,Lazarus Has Fallen Asleep
- John 11:17–37 – Jesus Comforts Martha and Mary
- Jesus Says, "I am the Resurrection and the Life""I Am" Saying
- John 11:35 – Jesus Wept Meaning and Context
- John 11:38-44 - The Raising of Lazarus
- John 11:45-57 – The Plot to Kill Jesus
Chapter 12
Anointing at Bethany and the Triumphal Entry11 articles
- Mary of Bethany in the Bible: Anointing Jesus in John 12Character Study
- John 12:1-11 – Mary Anoints Jesus at Bethany
- John 12:12-19 – The Triumphal Entry
- John 12:20-36 – Jesus Predicts His Death
- John 12:24 - Unless a Grain of Wheat Falls
- John 12:25 – Whoever Loves Their Life Will Lose It
- John 12:26 - Whoever Serves Me Must Follow Me
- John 12:32 – When I Am Lifted Up, I Will Draw All People
- John 12:37-50 – Belief and Unbelief Among the People
- John 12:46 – Jesus the Light of the World
Chapter 13
The Foot Washing9 articles
- John 13:1-17 – Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet
- What Jesus Meant by “You Do Not Realize Now, But Later You Will Understand” (John 13:7)
- John 13:16 – No Servant Is Greater Than His Master
- John 13:18-30 – Jesus Predicts His Betrayal
- The Beloved Disciple in the Bible: Witness in the Gospel of JohnCharacter Study
- John 13:31-38 – Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial
- John 13:34 – A New Command I Give You: Love One Another
- John 13:35 – By This Everyone Will Know You Are My Disciples
Chapter 14
The Way, the Truth, and the Life9 articles
- John 14:1 – Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled
- John 14:1-14 – Jesus the Way to the Father
- Jesus Says I am the Way, Truth, and the Life"I Am" Saying
- John 14:13-14 – Whatever You Ask in My Name
- John 14:15 – If You Love Me, Keep My Commandments
- John 14:15-24 Promise of the Holy Spirit
- John 14:16 – Another Advocate: The Promise of the Spirit
- John 14: 25-31 The Advocate Will Teach You All Things
Chapter 15
The True Vine8 articles
Chapter 16
Grief Turned to Joy5 articles
Chapter 17
The High Priestly Prayer9 articles
- John 17:1 – Jesus Prays for the Hour of Glory
- John 17:1–5 – Jesus Prays for His Glory
- The High Priestly Prayer of Jesus in John 17:1-26
- John 17:6–19 – Jesus Prays for His Disciples
- John 17:17 – Sanctify Them in the Truth, Your Word Is Truth
- John 17:20–26 – Jesus Prays for All Believers
- John 17:21 – That They May All Be One
- John 17:22 – The Glory You Have Given Me I Have Given Them
Chapter 18
Betrayal and Trial9 articles
- John 18:1-11 – Jesus Arrested
- John 18:6 – "I am he": The Arresting Party Falls Back
- Caiaphas in the Bible: High Priest in the Gospel of JohnCharacter Study
- John 18:12-27 – Peter's Denial
- Pontius Pilate in the Bible: Trial of Jesus in John 18–19Character Study
- John 18:28-40 – Jesus Before Pilate
- John 18:36 – "My kingdom is not of this world": Jesus Before Pilate
- John 18:37 – "For this purpose I was born … to bear witness to the truth"
Chapter 19
The Crucifixion11 articles
- John 19:1-16 – Jesus Sentenced to Be Crucified
- John 19:11 – You Would Have No Power Unless Given from Above
- John 19:17-27 – The Crucifixion
- John 19:26 – Woman, Behold Your Son
- John 19:28 – I Am Thirsty: Scripture Fulfilled
- John 19:28-37 – The Death of Jesus
- John 19:30 – It Is Finished
- John 19:34 – Blood and Water Flowed from His Side
- Joseph of Arimathea in the Bible: Burial of Jesus in John 19Character Study
- John 19:38-42 – The Burial of Jesus
Chapter 20
The Empty Tomb9 articles
- Mary Magdalene in the Bible: First Witness of the Resurrection in John 20Character Study
- John 20:1-18 – The Empty Tomb and Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene
- John 20: 19-29 Jesus Appears to the Disciples (and Thomas)
- John 20:21 – As the Father Has Sent Me, I Am Sending You
- Thomas in the Bible: Doubt and Belief in the Gospel of JohnCharacter Study
- John 20:25 – Unless I See, I Will Not Believe
- John 20:28 – My Lord and My God
- John 20:29 – Blessed Are Those Who Have Not Seen and Yet Believed
Chapter 21
Breakfast by the Sea6 articles
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