John
PersonA man living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at Mat.16.17) referred to as John (Ἰωάννης), or John or Jonah (Ἰωνᾶς); father of Peter and Andrew.
Their thread through Scripture
- Matthew 16:17
Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven.