Throughout his ministry, Jesus had many followers and disciples. However, there were three disciples who stood out from the rest – Peter, James, and John.
They were a part of Jesus’ inner circle and were present for some of the most significant moments in his life. Let’s take a closer look at who these three disciples with Jesus were.
Peter
Peter was originally known as Simon but was renamed by Jesus to Peter, which means “rock.” He was a fisherman from Bethsaida and was one of the first disciples that Jesus called.
Peter was a natural leader and often spoke on behalf of the other disciples. He was also impulsive but had a deep love for Jesus.
Peter is perhaps best known for denying Jesus three times before his crucifixion. However, after Jesus’ resurrection, he became a pillar in the early Christian church and played a crucial role in spreading the gospel.
James
James, also known as James the Greater or James son of Zebedee, was another one of the twelve apostles that Jesus called. Along with his brother John, he was a fisherman from Galilee.
James is often referred to as “the Greater” to distinguish him from James son of Alphaeus, another disciple with the same name. He was present during some significant moments in Jesus’ life, including the Transfiguration and in the Garden of Gethsemane before Jesus’ arrest.
Unfortunately, James also met an early and violent death at the hands of King Herod Agrippa I in AD 44.
John
John is often referred to as “the disciple whom Jesus loved” because he had an especially close relationship with Jesus. He was also one of the twelve apostles that followed him from an early age.
John is believed to have written several books in the New Testament – including Gospel of John, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, and the Book of Revelation. He was present at the Last Supper and at Jesus’ crucifixion.
After Jesus’ death and resurrection, John went on to become a prominent Christian leader in his own right. He is believed to have lived to an old age and died of natural causes.
Conclusion
Peter, James, and John were three of Jesus’ closest disciples. They were present for some of the most significant moments in his life and played a crucial role in spreading the gospel after his death and resurrection. Though they were not perfect – with Peter denying Jesus three times and James meeting an untimely end – their faithfulness to Jesus serves as an inspiration for Christians around the world today.