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kweli:
Hello everyone

I have a question on something I'm a bit stuck with.

In Acts, Peter (sort of) had a 'side kick' named John. Later I came to understand that the same John is surnamed Mark (which, I kind of thought, is the Mark that wrote the second synoptic gospel). Then, I read John (the Baptist) and Revelations to study his writing style. And then I studied the Johns (I John to III John) and noticed a writing style that is more aligned to the style in the Peters (I and II Peter). It kind of fits well as Peter and John (surnamed Mark) were recorded as being together during their ministry, after pouring down of the Holy Spirit. So now I'm stuck.

Commentaries say John the baptist wrote the Johns, but they aren't John's style. Is John (in Acts) Mark? the other that got me concerned is the 'we' that apostles use when they speak of their ministries. What am I missing?

I don't have an answer already so any response will be welcome.

All Glory to GOD

kweli

hillsbororiver:
Hi Kweli,

Peter's "sidekick" was indeed Mark (John Mark) writer of "The Gospel of Mark." John the Baptist was not an author of any books (he was beheaded by Herod right at the beginning of Christ's ministry) but the other John (brother of James,son of thunder/disciple Jesus loved) wrote the 4th Gospel as well as 1John, 2John, 3John.

Luke accompanied Paul through much of Paul's ministry and was the primary author of Acts.

As to your other question;

"the other that got me concerned is the 'we' that apostles use when they speak of their ministries. What am I missing?"

I am not sure what you are asking, please elaborate.

Peace,

Joe

P.S. John (writer of the Gospel of John) was also the writer of the "Revelation of Jesus Christ."

OBrenda:
Hi there,

May I throw this question out also?

And did the Beloved-John,...author the book of Revelations?

I've heard it different ways?

Thanks,
Brenda

Samson:

--- Quote from: OBrenda on August 18, 2008, 07:59:50 AM ---Hi there,

May I throw this question out also?

And did the Beloved-John,...author the book of Revelations?

I've heard it different ways?

Thanks,
Brenda

--- End quote ---

Yes Brenda,

                 The Apostle John, Brother of James(the Son's of Thunder-Boanarges) wrote The Revelation, The Gospel of John, 1st, 2ND and third John. My understanding is that Revelation was written in 96 C.E. ; The Gospel of John in 98 C.E. ; 1st, 2ND and 3rd John 98-100 C.E. and the Apostle John died sometime after the beginning of the second century.

                                            Kind regards, Samson.

      P.S. No time for references this Morning, leaving for Altoona, Pa to see Daughter.

kweli:
Ahhh now it fits. The other John is the disciple Jesus loved, and John the baptist isnt that disciple. I see it now. Thanks Joe. I always thought John the baptist was the author of Revelations, and possibly the Johns. I feel bad that I always thought the other John was insignificant. How terrible of me.

Oh about the other question, I was trying to ask who John the baptist was referring to as we since he wasnt part of the 12. Now I know I was completely off the mark.

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