# John the Beloved Disciple — Jesus the Son of Man character guide

> John the Beloved Disciple in Jesus the Son of Man by Kahlil Gibran.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** John

**First appearance:** 0051-john-the-beloved-disciple

## Who they are

A disciple of Jesus, often associated with deep spiritual insight.

## In the story

### [John the Son of Zebedee](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jesus_the_son_of_man_se/chapters/john-the-son-of-zebedee)

Narrator of the chapter, explaining the nature of Christ and Jesus.

### [John the Beloved Disciple](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jesus_the_son_of_man_se/chapters/john-the-beloved-disciple)

Narrator of the chapter, reflecting on Jesus in his old age.

### [John at Patmos](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jesus_the_son_of_man_se/chapters/john-at-patmos)

Narrator of the chapter, reflecting on his love for Jesus and his memories.

### [Susannah of Nazareth, a Neighbour of Mary](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jesus_the_son_of_man_se/chapters/susannah-of-nazareth-a-neighbour-of-mary)

Present at the crucifixion, Jesus entrusts Mary to his care.

### [Barabbas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jesus_the_son_of_man_se/chapters/barabbas)

Stands beside Mary at the crucifixion, Jesus calls him her son.

### [James the Brother of the Lord](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jesus_the_son_of_man_se/chapters/james-the-brother-of-the-lord)

Questions Jesus about his farewell and expresses distress at the impending separation.

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