How many chapters are in the Gospel of John?
Twenty-one, containing 879 verses and roughly 19,000 words in the King James Version. It is the fourth Gospel and the last of the four to be written, traditionally dated to the end of the first century.
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Twenty-one chapters, about 40 printed sheets, and the book most often given to someone reading the Bible for the first time. John states his purpose outright: that you 'might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God' (John 20:31).
What you get
All 21 chapters of John, KJV text
Around 35-40 sheets printed alone
Seven signs and seven I AM sayings mapped
The standard book for new believers
Free — public domain, unlimited copies
Ideal for outreach and small groups
How to print the Gospel of John
Download the complete KJV PDF above and open it in any reader. Scroll to John chapter 1 — it follows Luke — and note the PDF page number in the toolbar, then do the same at the end of chapter 21. Enter that range in the Print dialog. At 100% scale John comes to roughly 35-40 sheets single-sided, or about 20 double-sided. At 150% for large print, expect around 60. John is short enough that a comb-bound or stapled printout works well as a giveaway. Churches print it in batches for outreach tables, hospital chaplaincy, and new-believer packs — and because the King James Version is public domain, no permission or licence fee applies to any of that.
The seven signs
John does not call Jesus' miracles 'miracles.' He calls them signs, because each one points beyond itself to who Jesus is. Water into wine at Cana (2:1-11) — the first sign, manifesting his glory. Healing the nobleman's son (4:46-54) — healing at a distance, on his word alone. Healing the man at Bethesda (5:1-15) — thirty-eight years of paralysis ended on a Sabbath, triggering the first major conflict. Feeding the five thousand (6:1-14) — followed by the bread of life discourse. Walking on the sea (6:16-21) — and the words 'It is I; be not afraid,' which in Greek are literally 'I am.' Healing the man born blind (9:1-41) — the longest single narrative in the Gospel, and a study in seeing and not seeing. Raising Lazarus (11:1-44) — the sign that sets the crucifixion in motion. The resurrection stands outside the seven as the sign that validates them all.
The seven I AM sayings
Seven times Jesus completes the phrase 'I am' with an image, and each one draws on the divine name revealed to Moses in Exodus 3:14. 'I am the bread of life' (6:35) — after feeding the crowd. 'I am the light of the world' (8:12) — spoken at the Feast of Tabernacles, amid the temple lamps. 'I am the door of the sheep' (10:7). 'I am the good shepherd' (10:11) — who gives his life for the sheep. 'I am the resurrection, and the life' (11:25) — said to Martha before Lazarus is raised. 'I am the way, the truth, and the life' (14:6) — in the upper room. 'I am the true vine' (15:1) — on the walk to Gethsemane. There is also the absolute form with no predicate, most strikingly in 8:58: 'Before Abraham was, I am' — after which, John notes, they took up stones.
A reading plan for the Gospel of John
Twenty-one chapters, three weeks, one chapter a day. That is the simplest plan and the one most new-believer courses use. A better structure follows John's own shape. Chapter 1 is the prologue and stands alone — read it twice. Chapters 2-12 are the Book of Signs, Jesus' public ministry, and divide naturally into the seven signs listed above. Chapters 13-17 are the upper room: the footwashing, the farewell discourse, and the high priestly prayer, all of which happen in a single evening and should be read in one or two sittings. Chapters 18-21 are the passion and resurrection. If you are reading with someone new to the Bible, start here rather than at Genesis or Matthew. John assumes less background than the other Gospels, explains Jewish customs as it goes, and tells you plainly at the end why it was written.
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How do I download just the Gospel of John as a PDF?
Download the complete KJV PDF from this page, find the PDF page numbers where John begins and ends, and either print that range or extract it — Organize Pages > Extract in Acrobat, dragging thumbnails in macOS Preview, or 'Save as PDF' with a page range in Chrome.
Why is John recommended for new Bible readers?
Because it states its own purpose — 'that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name' (John 20:31) — assumes less Jewish background than Matthew, explains customs as it goes, and is short enough to finish in three weeks at a chapter a day.
What are the seven signs in John?
Water into wine (2), healing the nobleman's son (4), healing the man at Bethesda (5), feeding the five thousand (6), walking on the sea (6), healing the man born blind (9), and raising Lazarus (11). John calls them signs rather than miracles because each points beyond itself to Jesus' identity.
What are the seven I AM sayings?
The bread of life (6:35), the light of the world (8:12), the door of the sheep (10:7), the good shepherd (10:11), the resurrection and the life (11:25), the way, the truth and the life (14:6), and the true vine (15:1). Each echoes the divine name given to Moses in Exodus 3:14.
How many pages is the Gospel of John when printed?
Roughly 35-40 single-sided sheets at 100% scale, or about 20 double-sided. At 150% large-print scale, expect around 60 sheets. Its short length is why it is the most commonly printed standalone book of the Bible.
Can I print and give away copies of John?
Yes. The King James Version is public domain, so you may print, bind, and distribute unlimited copies with no permission, attribution, or fee. Churches routinely print John for outreach tables, hospital visitation, and new-believer packs.
Where is John 3:16 and what does it say?
John 3:16 sits inside Jesus' night conversation with Nicodemus: 'For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.' It is the most widely memorised verse in the Bible.
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